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. 

City Council OKs charter amendment to remove Minneapolis Police Department

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the city’s charter. The 12-0 vote is step toward putting the issue in front of Minneapolis voters on the November ballot.

Proposed amendment removes section on police department from Minneapolis charter, keeps division of officers

A new proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the Minneapolis city charter while adding a new division for "law enforcement services" with licensed officers.

Calls for policing changes under scrutiny amid recent violence in Minneapolis

Two and a half weeks ago, nine members of the Minneapolis City Council stood up on a stage in Powderhorn Park and called for the disbanding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, those calls are under intense scrutiny as the city deals with an outbreak of violence.

Kroll: Minneapolis police union has become 'scapegoat' following Floyd death

Since the killing of George Floyd, the Minneapolis police union has been noticeably quiet. Now, nearly a month after his death, union leaders are breaking their silence. 

Campaign to disband Minneapolis Police Department raises $30M, plans in works to redistribute funds

A campaign calling for the defunding and disbanding of the Minneapolis Police Department has raised more than $30 million. Now, they're trying to figure out the best way to make a difference with all of that money.

Republican senators call on feds to take over MPD investigation

Three Minnesota Republican senators are calling for a federal investigation of the city of Minneapolis and its police, accusing city officials of making Minneapolis a more dangerous place.

'This is not our Minneapolis': Police chief condemns recent violence

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference Monday evening to address the recent spike in violent crime across the city. Monday alone, 10 people were injured and 1 person died from shootings and a stabbing.

Community activists ask Minneapolis Foundation to step aside in building new policing policy

A number of community groups are calling for the Minneapolis Foundation and its president, R.T. Rybak to step aside in the process of building a new policing policy in the city.