Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
Benjamin Crump to announce civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis for George Floyd's death
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel say they will announce a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday morning.
Minneapolis Police arrest person of interest in Sunday's fatal stabbing in Owatonna park
Minneapolis Police have arrested a person of interest in the stabbing death of an Owatonna man Sunday evening.
City asks Minneapolis police to change schedule, accept furloughs
As the Minneapolis City Council considers defunding the police department, city negotiators are asking the police union to accept scheduling changes and furloughs in their expired labor contract.
Derek Chauvin's defense objects to gag order: Former cop being called a 'murderer'
The attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, has filed an objection to the court’s gag order in the case.
Workgroup: Data shows mental health calls utilize significant police resources in Minneapolis
New data presented by a workgroup trying to change the way police respond to calls in Minneapolis shows mental health calls cost the city an estimated $467,000 per year.
150 Minneapolis police officers seeking disability for PTSD following riots
At least 150 Minneapolis Police Officers have begun the process of seeking ‘duty disability’ for post-traumatic stress under the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), said an attorney representing the officers.
Judge issues gag order in cases against 4 Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death
A Hennepin County judge presiding over the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has issued a gag order after at least two of the attorneys talked to the media Wednesday.
Minneapolis Charter Commission discussion about future of MPD leads to disagreement, new ideas
Discussion grew heated at times as it relates to potential changes to the Minneapolis Police Department during a Charter Commission meeting Wednesday night.
Attorney for former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death files motion to dismiss charges
The attorney of one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking the court to dismiss the charges against his client.
29-year-old Maplewood man charged in killing of St. Paul barber near Target Center
A 29-year-old Maplewood man is facing murder charges for his role in the deadly shooting of a popular St. Paul barber last month.
Transcript of officer's body camera shows George Floyd told officers 'I can't breathe' before being restrained
The attorney of one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd in May is asking the court to dismiss the charges against him.
Charter amendment working group digs into details of dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department
Since the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis City Council vowed to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, a work group will help decide whether that question should be put to voters.
Minneapolis police 'mindful' when responding to calls near 38th and Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis Police are using extra caution when responding to calls in the area of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, pointing to recent incidents in which officers were met with hostility and interference.
3rd former Minneapolis officer facing charges related to George Floyd's death released on bail
A third former Minneapolis police officer facing charges connected to the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
'Silent march' in Minneapolis pushes for justice for George Floyd
A march that moved through the streets of Minneapolis on July Fourth pushed for justice in the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Man killed in Minneapolis shooting, another person in custody
A man is dead following a Thursday afternoon shooting in north Minneapolis.
Business owners recount Twin Cities riots, damage during Senate oversight hearing
A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.
Trial date, case deadlines set for Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death
A Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill has set the date for the first trial of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd as well as other deadlines in the case.
Judge threatens gag orders, moving Minneapolis officer trials due to public comments on case
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.