What DOJ probes into other police departments mean for Minneapolis
Wednesday, the Department of Justice announced a probe into the Minneapolis Police Department and similar investigations have had lasting impacts on departments around the country.
What DOJ probes into other police departments mean for Minneapolis
Wednesday, the Department of Justice announced a probe into the Minneapolis Police Department and similar investigations have had lasting impacts on departments around the country.
DOJ opens investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department after the guilty verdict for former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death.
DOJ opens investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department.
Walz, DFL activists clash over National Guard and police response to unrest
Union activists taunted Minnesota National Guard soldiers this week and Democratic lawmakers tried to ban the use of tear gas as a crowd control tactic, showing the escalating tension between Gov. Tim Walz and his party's left flank.
Minneapolis City Council votes 11-1 to oppose use of tear gas
The Minneapolis City Council has voted 11-1 to oppose the use of tear gas and other munitions as part of Minnesota's response to civil disorder.
Seward neighborhood business frustrated with police response to break-ins
Some small business owners in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis say they are growing frustrated as their businesses are being broken in to over and over with no help from police.
Minneapolis police searching for person of interest after suspicious death ruled a homicide
Minneapolis police are asking members of the public to keep an eye out for a man they want to question in the death of a woman in the city this week.
Police: Woman's death ruled suspicious in Stevens Square neighborhood
Minneapolis police say the death of a woman in the Stevens Square neighborhood is suspicious.
Activists rally at George Floyd Square, collect signatures for police reform petition in Minneapolis
A coalition of Twin Cities social justice organizations is trying to bring changes to policing in the Twin Cities, with a petition.
Homicide detective says a knee on a person's neck would be deadly force
Under questioning during the Derek Chauvin trial, Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Minneapolis Police Department explains how a knee restraint on a person's neck would be considered deadly force.
Police sergeant: Restraint on George Floyd should have ended when he stopped resisting
Minneapolis Police retired Sgt. David Pleoger says after reviewing body camera video of George Floyd's arrest, the restrain should have ended when he stopped resisting.
Police sergeant: First learned at hospital that restraint was used on Floyd's neck
Retired Minneapolis Sgt. David Pleoger recounts when he first learned he learned force had been applied to George Floyd's neck.
Minneapolis Police Department launches new tip line for non-emergencies
The Minneapolis Police Department is opening up a new non-emergency tip line for suspicious activity.
Minneapolis police launch tipline for reports of suspicious activity
As the trial of Derek Chauvin gets underway in Minneapolis, police are launching a hotline for reports of suspicious activity in the city.
Chauvin trial recap: Firefighter speaks in 2nd day of witness testimony
An off-duty Minneapolis firefighter who came upon the officers arresting George Floyd spoke in court during the second day of witness testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Minneapolis opens internal investigation into officer's alleged punch during carjacking arrest
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said an internal investigation is underway after a video circulating on social media appears to show a police officer punching a person who was being detained.
Internal investigation into Minneapolis officer's alleged punch
The Minneapolis Police Department has launched an internal investigation after video appears to show an officer punching a teenager while he was being detained.
Activists call for termination of officers after video of alleged punch surfaces
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said an internal investigation is underway after a video circulating on social media appears to show a police officer punching a person who was being detained.
Police reunite aging, deaf dog with owner after theft in Minneapolis
A 15-year-old dog that was recently stolen is back home Wednesday after an arrest and some diligent work by a Minneapolis police officer.