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.

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
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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
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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
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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.

Family calls for increased transparency in Minneapolis police shooting death investigation

Family members of a man killed in a Minneapolis police shooting over the winter are calling on the state to release more videos and appoint a special prosecutor in the investigation into his shooting.

Attempt to clear out Minneapolis encampment leads to brawl with police, 5 arrested

Five people were arrested and five police officers were injured after a clash near an encampment in Minneapolis’ Harrison neighborhood that the city was attempting to clear out Thursday morning.