ATF offering $70K for help identifying suspects in fires set during Minneapolis, St. Paul riots

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a total of $70,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of a number suspects wanted in connection with fires in the Twin Cities that were set during the unrest following George Floyd’s death. 

'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant

A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.

Charges: Rochester man burned down Minneapolis pawn shop during riots

A 25-year-old Rochester man has been charged with arson after authorities say he burned down Max It Pawn Shop on East Lake Street during the Minneapolis riots.

The Siege of the 3rd Precinct: An anarchist playbook

For those looking for symbolism, there was no better prize: A police precinct in middle America, ransacked and on fire.  

Informal decal turns Minneapolis park into 'George Floyd Park'

A Minneapolis park has gotten an informal name change to honor George Floyd after someone added a decal sticker this weekend.

Minnesota lawmakers face partisan chasm over policing reforms as special session continues this week

A busy week is ahead for Minnesota lawmakers as the state legislature is prepared for a continued special session to weigh changes to policing, criminal justice, and other social justice issues in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Minneapolis joins rallies held across the nation as part of day of action against police brutality

Rallies held in Minneapolis were among a dozen events planned in cities across the United States on Saturday as part of a day of action that follows unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis marchers push lawmakers to make changes, urge others to raise their voices

Marchers took to the streets of Minneapolis during separate protests on Saturday, calling for justice for George Floyd while hoping to maintain the momentum for social change created by Floyd's death.

Minneapolis park leaders back off plan to clear encampment set up at Powderhorn Park

A homeless encampment has formed at a Minneapolis park after hundreds of people were evicted from the former Sheraton Hotel in Midtown just a few days ago, leaving many without anywhere else to live.

Crews respond to crash involving Waite Park police squad vehicle

Emergency crews responded to a crash Friday night involving a Waite Park police squad car, according to the Waite Park Police Department.

Minneapolis City Council introduces resolution, plan for new model of public safety

All 12 members of the Minneapolis City Council co-authored and introduced a resolution Friday “declaring the intent to create a transformative new model for cultivating safety” in the city.

Minneapolis NAACP hosts community memorial for George Floyd Friday

The Minneapolis NAACP is holding a community memorial Friday evening to remember the lives of George Floyd and other black lives that were taken by police violence. 

New proposal would have Minneapolis residents vote on whether to remove, replace police department

Minneapolis residents would be able to vote on whether to remove the police department from the city charter and replace it with a new department that would “provide for community safety and violence prevention,” under a new proposal from some city council members.  

Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. 

Firefighters rescue woman who fell about 15 feet at abandoned mill in Minneapolis

A woman needed to be rescued after she fell about 15 feet at an abandoned mill in Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Fire Battalion Chief Reid Hanson.