Community leaders in Twin Cities work to prevent repeat of unrest during Chauvin trial

With public safety concerns on the rise, as the trial of Derek Chauvin is set to start in Minneapolis, community leaders are working to prevent any repeat of the civil unrest the Twin Cities faced last year.

Minneapolis leaders say added security around Chauvin trial won't infringe on peaceful protests

As the trial for one of the former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death approaches, city leaders are promising security for the trial won't prevent peaceful demonstrations in the city.

Minneapolis leaders say added security around Chauvin trial won't infringe on peaceful protests
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As the trial for one of the former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death approaches, city leaders are promising security for the trial won't prevent peaceful demonstrations in the city.

Vote on Chauvin trial security funding could happen as soon as Monday; no deal in hand yet

Minnesota legislative leaders say a vote on Derek Chauvin murder trial security funding could happen as early as Monday -- the same day jury selection is scheduled to begin -- while cautioning that an elusive deal is still not in hand.

Charges: Minneapolis man admits to drunken deadly shooting

A 40-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged with murder after police say he admitted to drunkenly shooting and killing a woman late last month.

First doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrive in Minnesota

Minnesota saw another turning point in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday as the first doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrived in the state.

Minneapolis mayor reaches out to community as Derek Chauvin trial approaches

With the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin less than 10 days away, uncertainty is growing about safety in the coming months.

Minneapolis drops plan to hire social media influencers for Chauvin trial

The City of Minneapolis announced Monday it is dropping its plan to pay social media influencers to push out the city's messaging during trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.

Appeals court hears oral arguments on 3rd-degree murder charge in Chauvin case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Monday over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case against Derek Chauvin.

Principal calls on Minneapolis community to offer in-person activities during break

A Minneapolis high school principal called on her community to offer in-person activities for students during a two-week break at the beginning of April that will coincide with a high-profile murder trial in the city. 

Community members wary of Operation Safety Net ahead of trial

Preparation was a keyword during a news conference Monday with local, state, and federal law enforcement agency leaders discussing the latest developments in the Minneapolis Police Department’s new "Operation Safety Net" initiative.

Minneapolis City Council raises concerns over heavy security surrounding Chauvin trial

As more barriers appear in downtown Minneapolis one week away from jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial, it’s a very visible sign of how seriously law enforcement are preparing to prevent problems.

Community members wary of Operation Safety Net ahead of trial
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Preparation was a keyword during a news conference Monday with local, state, and federal law enforcement agency leaders discussing the latest developments in the Minneapolis Police Department?s new Operation Safety Net initiative.