Judge orders public release of police bodycam footage from George Floyd's death in Minneapolis

A Hennepin County judge has ordered the public release of body camera video from the arrest and death of George Floyd in Minneapolis after a challenge by a media group, including FOX 9. In a decision Friday night, Judge Peter Cahill ordered copies of the footage from fired officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng to be released.

Minneapolis Charter Commission delays vote on removing police department, keeping it off November ballot

An amendment to change the Minneapolis city charter to remove the police department will not appear on the November ballot after the charter commission has voted to delay its decision on the matter.

‘Thrown under the bus': Text messages detail Minneapolis frustration

More than 24 hours before the fall of the Third Police Precinct, Minneapolis City officials knew they had lost control of the city and needed help.  

Minneapolis Police Department cutting community service officer staff following budget cuts

The Minneapolis Police Department will be cutting its entire staff of community service officers due to recent budget cuts, according to Minneapolis Police Department Spokesman John Elder.

Judge tosses out gag order in George Floyd murder case

A Hennepin County judge dismissed a gag order in the George Floyd murder case after the defense argued it was not fair to the four former Minneapolis Police officers involved after so much had already been said about their actions. 

Minneapolis activists file civil rights lawsuit against city arguing excessive force used during protests

Minneapolis community activists have filed a lawsuit against the city and members of the police department, arguing authorities used excessive force against protesters following the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis residents, business owners concerned over spike in crime

South Minneapolis residents say they’ve seen an increase in crime lately, including apartment break-ins and carjackings at gunpoint.

Council seeks control over Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to amend the budget to eliminate the public spokesperson position from the Minneapolis Police Department.  

Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots

Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd. 

The Fall of the Third Precinct: A timeline of events

This timeline of events leading up to the fall of the Third Police Precinct is the product of detailed discussion with key decision makers, on background conversations with officers present at the Third Precinct, and audio of Minneapolis Police radio transmissions. 

Fall of the Third Precinct: A minute-by-minute account

Minneapolis Police radio transmissions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators, provide the first minute-by-minute account of the decision making that led to the fall of the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis.

Twins to continue using off-duty Minneapolis police for security at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins on Friday announced the team will continue to employ off-duty Minneapolis police officers for security at Target Field, while continuing to evalaute their relationship with the MPD.