First round of grants released to help Minneapolis businesses rebuild after damages from 2020 riots

Out of the devastation and ruin along Lake Street in Minneapolis from the 2020 riots, we got a look at the future thanks to millions of dollars in aid coming from a state revitalization program.

Rochester man who lit St. Paul fires during 2020 unrest sentenced to prison

Jose Felan Jr and his wife fled to Mexico following the St. Paul arsons. The pair was returned to the United States several months later, and Felan pleaded guilty to the crime. He was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Tuesday.

'Umbrella Man': FBI seeks to identify suspect in 2020 Minneapolis unrest

The FBI is still looking to identify "Umbrella Man," who was seen breaking windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. 

George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist

On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".

Girl who witnessed George Floyd's murder shares story in new children's book

On May 25th, 2020, a crowd of people in south Minneapolis watched as George Floyd took his last breath. Among the witnesses was a 9-year-old girl. On Friday, Judeah Reynolds will share her story through a children's picture book. FOX 9 caught up with the young author before her big debut.

State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over George Floyd's killing

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence at trial — with many requests relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in Floyd’s death.

Thomas Lane sentenced to three years for his role in the death of George Floyd

There was a "hot mic" moment after the hearing was over when Lane questioned his attorney about why he had to register as a "predatory offender."

Derek Chauvin moved from Minnesota to federal prison in Arizona

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. 

Key George Floyd witness will not testify in upcoming trial

A key witness in George Floyd's murder plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment during the next trial connected to Floyd's killing.

Federal investigation of MPD may soon enter new phase, city attorney says

Minneapolis officials think the U.S. Department of Justice is wrapping up the discovery phase of its patterns and practices investigation of the city's police department, but no one knows the feds' timeline, a key city official said Tuesday.

Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd's rights

The final two former Minneapolis police officers who violated George Floyd's civil rights were sentenced Wednesday in federal court.

Thomas Lane sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison for depriving George Floyd of his civil rights. The sentencing comes nearly 26 months to the day that George Floyd was murdered.

Minneapolis riot response was so bad, it'll take years to overhaul

City emergency management officials cautioned the Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday that it will take two more years to overhaul the city's efforts after scathing outside reviews of the botched response to the 2020 riots that followed the police murder of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017. 

Feds want 25 years for Derek Chauvin for violating George Floyd's rights

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case.