Minneapolis police union files complaints against city attorney

The union representing Minneapolis' police officers filed ethics complaints against the city attorney pointing to comments he made in an op-ed explaining why he left Target for the city job.

$35M estimated in settlements with Minneapolis police who left after 2020 unrest

The council began signing off on the settlements last month for Minneapolis police officers that left the department following the unrest after George Floyd's death.

Police: 6 robberies, 4 thefts from U of M students since May 6

A series of robberies and thefts near the University of Minnesota led public officials to issue a warning to students Tuesday.

Indictment: George Floyd's civil rights violated by 4 ex-Minneapolis cops

A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death for violating his civil rights during the fatal arrest.

Federal indictment expected for Derek Chauvin, 3 other officers charged in George Floyd's death

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly moving forward with plans to indict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the three other former officers charged in George Floyd’s death on federal civil rights charges, sources told FOX 9.

Brainerd man gets 4 years, $12 million in restitution for role in MPD 3rd Precinct fire

A Brainerd man was sentenced to four years in prison and is ordered to pay $12 million in restitution for his role in the burning of the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct last summer.

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
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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
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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.

Homicide detective says a knee on a person's neck would be deadly force
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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.