Minnesota governor, legislative leaders announce priorities for police changes following Floyd's death

On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced priorities for changes for law enforcement and accountability, which will be the focus of a special session that starts Friday. 

Group tears down Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol

A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.

Walz extends peacetime emergency, calls lawmakers back for special session

Gov. Tim Walz is calling the Minnesota Legislature back for a special session starting Friday to deal with the issues surrounding George Floyd's death and the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota governor orders 8:46 moment of silence for George Floyd at 11 a.m. Tuesday

At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Minnesotans are asked to take part in a moment of silence for George Floyd for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to mark the start of his funeral service. 

Gov. Walz makes unannounced visit to George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made an unannounced visit to the memorial for George Floyd in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, his first time seeing the site where Floyd died.

Minnesota governor extends curfew for Minneapolis, St. Paul to cover Wednesday, Thursday nights

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has extended the nighttime curfew in Minneapolis and St. Paul to cover Wednesday and Thursday nights amid the unrest in recent days over the death of George Floyd. 

Judge reaffirms Stay Safe MN order, Shady's bar must remain closed to indoor dine-in service

A Stearns County, Minnesota judge ruled Gov. Tim Walz has the right to issue his executive order requiring bars and restaurants to shut down during the pandemic after an Albany, Minn. bar announced its intent to violate the order last month.

Curfews for Minneapolis, St. Paul extended 2 more days, shortened to 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he is extending the curfew for Minneapolis and St. Paul for two more days amid unrest over the death of George Floyd, although he says there has been a big change in the situation in the Twin Cities over the last few days. 

Thousands gather peacefully outside Governor's mansion, State Capitol in St. Paul Monday

Approximately 2,000 people gathered for a peaceful protest outside the Governor’s Mansion in St. Paul Monday afternoon and hundreds of them went to the State Capitol afterwards.

Walz: Some Minnesota National Guard troops to start returning home Monday

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday the National Guard troops deployed to Minneapolis and St. Paul to quell the escalating unrest in the area will start going back home in an “orderly way.” 

Minnesota governor says state is taking lead of response to riots in Minneapolis over George Floyd death

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state is taking the lead in responding to the situation in Minneapolis, where protests over have escalated into violence over the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

Curfews imposed for Minneapolis and St. Paul starting Friday night

Curfews will go into effect starting at 8 p.m. on Friday in both Minneapolis and St. Paul after orders put in place by Governor Tim Walz and the mayors for both cities.

Minnesota governor fully mobilizes National Guard in response to riots

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is activating the full National Guard in response to the riots in Minneapolis and St. Paul after the death of George Floyd. This is the first time in state history the full National Guard has been activated.