George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council
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The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday?in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd. The vote was 13-0. The settlement includes $500,000 to be spent on community efforts near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, which has become known as George Floyd Square.

Murder 3 back in Chauvin Trial, for now

Judge Peter Cahill reluctantly put the charge of Murder in the Third Degree back on the table Thursday for jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.  The Minnesota Court of Appeals left him little choice.

Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1

President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.

3rd-degree murder reinstated in Derek Chauvin trial

Following arguments Thursday morning, Judge Peter Cahill ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

'Biggest turn yet' in Minnesota's COVID rollbacks coming Friday

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of the state’s COVID-related restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday morning that will be "the biggest turn yet." 

Minnesota's 3rd degree murder charge, explained

Minnesota's third-degree murder statute reads: "Whoever, without intent…causes the death of another by perpetrating an act eminently dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, without regard for human life…" But two high-profile cases are challenging the definiton and application of the law.

Jury selection not a side show, it’s the main event

With the world watching a live video feed of the proceedings on the 18th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center, selecting a jury to decide the fate of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin might seem like tedious minutia setting the stage for the courtroom drama to come.    

Stimulus passes Congress: Here's when you'll get $1,400

Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package Wednesday and President Joe Biden plans to sign it by week's end, providing $1,400 stimulus checks and an expansion of unemployment benefits.

Minnesota Supreme Court won't hear 3rd-degree murder charge appeal in Chauvin case

The Minnesota Supreme Court says it will not hear any appeal from Derek Chauvin’s legal team as it relates to adding a third-degree murder charge in the death of George Floyd.

Chauvin trial juror has upcoming wedding in May
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One of the jurors who was ultimately selected discussed how he has an upcoming wedding in early May, when the trial could still be going on.

Marcia Fudge confirmed by Senate as Biden’s HUD secretary

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Nelson: Ex-officers Lane, Thao will not testify in Derek Chauvin trial
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While discussing a motion to exclude statements of former Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, defense attorney Eric Nelson said their attorneys said they will not be allowing their clients to testify in the Derek Chauvin trial.

Walz declares 'Nic Zapko Day' for ASL translator's service during pandemic

Governor Tim Walz declared Tuesday as "Nic Zapko Day" in honor of the ASL translator who has appeared at nearly all of the governor's in-person press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic to help convey the latest updates.