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. 

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.

'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.

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.