Minnesota Vikings, Twins & Timberwolves react to George Floyd's death
The Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves all issued public statements on the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where all three teams call home. Wolves coach Ryan Saunders also made a passionate call for change on Instagram.
The Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves all issued public statements on the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where all three teams call home. Wolves coach Ryan Saunders also made a passionate call for change on Instagram.
'A good guy:' College classmate, coach remember George Floyd
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
Mall of America, Rosedale Center close as unrest over George Floyd death spreads
The Mall of America and Rosedale Center have closed Thursday afternoon as authorities warn demonstrations and unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis may spread to the Twin Cities suburbs.
The Mall of America and Rosedale Center have closed Thursday afternoon as authorities warn demonstrations and unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis may spread to the Twin Cities suburbs.
6 arrested during protests at Oakdale home of officer involved in George Floyd's death
Police arrested six people as they worked to break up a protest on Wednesday outside an Oakdale, Minnesota home believed to belong to the officer involved in George Floyd's death.
Police arrested six people as they worked to break up a protest on Wednesday outside an Oakdale, Minnesota home believed to belong to the officer involved in George Floyd's death.
Future affordable housing lost due to flames during Minneapolis riot
The apartment complex under construction in south Minneapolis that burned Wednesday night and into Thursday morning was a mixed-use development which would have provided affordable housing for the area.
The apartment complex under construction in south Minneapolis that burned Wednesday night and into Thursday morning was a mixed-use development which would have provided affordable housing for the area.
Minneapolis PD Chief: George Floyd protests shifted Wednesday to core group 'focused on causing destruction'
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said his department did not have the resources to handle the large and mobile crowd that turned violent Wednesday night amid protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said his department did not have the resources to handle the large and mobile crowd that turned violent Wednesday night amid protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Minneapolis city leaders make emotional plea for peace, acknowledge 'deficit of hope' in community
Minneapolis leaders made an emotional plea for peace in the streets Thursday morning while acknowledging centuries of what Chief Medaria Arradondo called a “deficit of hope,” in the city.
Minneapolis leaders made an emotional plea for peace in the streets Thursday morning while acknowledging centuries of what Chief Medaria Arradondo called a “deficit of hope,” in the city.
'Never thought I would be scared to walk outside': Gophers WR Rashod Bateman reflects on George Floyd's death
Gophers star wide receiver Rashod Bateman went to social media Wednesday to reflect on the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Gophers star wide receiver Rashod Bateman went to social media Wednesday to reflect on the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office making George Floyd death investigation a 'top priority'
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they are making their investigation into the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody a top priority.
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they are making their investigation into the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody a top priority.
George Floyd family attorney releases statement thanking protesters, calling for justice and peace
The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.
The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.
Artists pay tribute to George Floyd with mural at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
A group of artists are honoring George Floyd Thursday by crafting a mural at the spot where he was killed Monday night.
A group of artists are honoring George Floyd Thursday by crafting a mural at the spot where he was killed Monday night.
Minneapolis Fire Department responded to 30 intentionally set fires during overnight protests
The Minneapolis Fire Department says it responded to approximately 30 intentionally set fires overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning that began during the protests along East Lake Street over the death of George Floyd.
The Minneapolis Fire Department says it responded to approximately 30 intentionally set fires overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning that began during the protests along East Lake Street over the death of George Floyd.
Looters hit Uptown businesses as violent protests spread throughout south Minneapolis overnight
Protesters made their way across south Minneapolis from East to West Lake Street overnight, looting businesses throughout the Uptown neighborhood.
Protesters made their way across south Minneapolis from East to West Lake Street overnight, looting businesses throughout the Uptown neighborhood.
Fires set, businesses looted and 1 man killed as George Floyd protests turn violent in Minneapolis
Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.
Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.
1 dead, 1 in custody after deadly shooting near George Floyd protests Wednesday night
A man is dead and another is in custody Wednesday night after a deadly shooting near the George Floyd protests.
A man is dead and another is in custody Wednesday night after a deadly shooting near the George Floyd protests.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey asking for Minnesota National Guard assistance with protest response
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking the governor to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to help with the response to the George Floyd protests, according to an official with the mayor's office.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking the governor to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to help with the response to the George Floyd protests, according to an official with the mayor's office.
Timeline: Death of George Floyd, reactions and protests
A timeline of events details the moments that led up to the death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, and the unrest that followed.
A timeline of events details the moments that led up to the death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, and the unrest that followed.
Incident report: Floyd was 'unresponsive' while handcuffed by MPD, 'pulseless' in ambulance
George Floyd was “unresponsive” and “pulseless” in the ambulance before he was pronounced dead at Hennepin County Medical Center Monday night, according to an off-duty Minneapolis Firefighter’s account.
George Floyd was “unresponsive” and “pulseless” in the ambulance before he was pronounced dead at Hennepin County Medical Center Monday night, according to an off-duty Minneapolis Firefighter’s account.
Minneapolis activists call for calm, end to violence during George Floyd protests
Some prominent members of the black and Native American communities are calling on the protesters to resist violence and vandalism.
Some prominent members of the black and Native American communities are calling on the protesters to resist violence and vandalism.
Who was George Floyd? Family, friends, coworkers remember 'loving spirit'
George Floyd was known as a father, friend and a well-liked coworker at several businesses in Minneapolis and now his friends don’t want his life to be lost in vain.
George Floyd was known as a father, friend and a well-liked coworker at several businesses in Minneapolis and now his friends don’t want his life to be lost in vain.