Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Rev. Al Sharpton, Floyd family reacts to Chauvin sentence
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Rev. Al Sharpton spoke and held a prayer on Friday, moments after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years behind bars in the death of George Floyd. The family of George Floyd also reacted to the sentence.

Derek Chauvin addresses Floyd family at sentencing

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, spoke at his sentencing Friday. 

Derek Chauvin says he will release information to give George Floyd family peace of mind
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Declining to speak at sentencing due to pending federal charges, Derek Chauvin said he plans to release new information in the future that will give the George Floyd family what he calls peace of mind in Floyd's death.

Legal experts share predictions for Chauvin sentencing

Minnesota legal experts are sharing their predictions for Friday’s sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Minneapolis salon destroyed during unrest steps closer to rebuild
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A Minneapolis business owner whose hair salon burned down during the civil unrest last year is now moving forward with rebuilding.

Legal experts share predictions for Chauvin sentencing
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Minnesota legal experts are sharing their predictions for Friday?s sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis

Minneapolis City Council members discussed efforts to deal with the increase in crime during a meeting on Thursday.

City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis
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With violent crime on the rise in Minneapolis, city council members met on Thursday to discuss some new crime reduction measures.

Minneapolis opens 'parklet' at 38th and Chicago
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The City of Minneapolis says it has installed a new parklet at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue South, the area also known as George Floyd Square.

Explainer: What to know as Derek Chauvin sentenced in George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces sentencing Friday in the death of George Floyd, with a judge weighing a prison term experts say could be as much as 30 years.

Minneapolis opens 'parklet' at 38th and Chicago

A new parklet has been opened at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis, where city crews and activists have been debating the future of the now-closed intersection.

Expert predicts Derek Chauvin won't get maximum sentence Friday

An expert says former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin won't get the maximum 40-year sentence when he goes before a judge Friday.

Metro Transit hiring drivers on heels of pandemic

Metro Transit is hiring drivers again after the pandemic, with a hiring event happening Saturday.

2 Minneapolis beaches closed due to E. coli levels

Two beaches in Minneapolis are temporarily closed due to elevated E. coli levels, the park board says.

Minneapolis School of New Music kicking off enrollment with block party
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A brand new school in Minneapolis is bringing together kids through music. This fall, the Minneapolis School of New Music is opening in the Camden neighborhood. Their goal is to provide a free, music-immersive education to kids in North Minneapolis. Touring DJ for Lizzo and board member Sophia Eris joined the Buzz along with founder Bart Johnson to chat about the school's vision and how you can apply. The school is hosting an enrollment block party this Saturday.

Chauvin sentencing: AG Ellison asking public to submit community impact statements

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is asking community members to submit community impact statements online ahead of the sentencing of Derek Chauvin.