Black community leaders, activists back Minneapolis police chief amid calls to defund, dismantle MPD

Black community leaders, activists and supporters rallied outside Minneapolis City Hall Thursday announcing their full support for Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who recently unveil his plans to reform the city’s police department. 

Minnesota Gopher pitcher selected third overall in MLB draft

A Minnesota Gopher pitcher was selected third overall by the Miami Marlins in the Major League Baseball draft.

FBI searching video 'frame by frame' to ID suspects in Twin Cities riots, violence

The FBI announced Thursday it is “pouring over video and pictures” of the riots in Minneapolis and St. Paul after the death of George Floyd late last month.

Dr. Andrew Baker reappointed as Hennepin County Medical Examiner despite dissenting votes

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to reappointment Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker to a fifth, four-year term Thursday afternoon hours after a national association voiced its support Baker's autopsy of George Floyd, which came under fire by a commissioner Wednesday. 

12 other universities join North Central in creating a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship

North Central University has formally established the first George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after announcing its creation at Floyd’s funeral service at the university last week and more than 12 other universities have started their own, too. 

Does Bob Kroll need to resign? Minneapolis police chief's answer

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled officers through early warning signs. 

Minneapolis police union calls for return to negotiating table, addressing of 'false narratives'

The Minneapolis Police Federation released a statement Wednesday night mandating the Minneapolis Police Department come back to the negotiating table and address what it calls “false narratives” about the union’s role in impeding change.

Former Minneapolis police union attorney: City can't blame all of Minneapolis PD's failings on the union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo announced Wednesday the police department would pull out of contract negotiations with the union, as the city moves to react to the death of George Floyd's death.

Minneapolis balloon artist arrested amid riots says he was trying to help protect community

A Minneapolis business owner has been charged in connection to the riots that followed George Floyd's death, but he says the reason he was out past curfew was to help protect his community from further damage.

Humphrey School policing experts talk community-law enforcement relations

George Floyd’s death has renewed discussions about community-police relations and two Humphrey School professors who have done extensive research on the subject held another one Wednesday.

Frey backs MPD chief's move on police union negotiations, believes it can bring change

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he will no longer negotiate with the police union, so he can open up his department to real change. Hours later, Mayor Jacob Frey was praising the decision.

Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs. 

Unofficial 'George Floyd Ave.' sign installed at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis

An unofficial “George Floyd Avenue” sign has been put up at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, but the city of Minneapolis says it did not install it.

Lawsuit: Journalist blinded in one eye by officers' foam bullets during Minneapolis riots

A journalist who was blinded in one eye during the Minneapolis riots is suing Minneapolis and Minnesota state officials after she says officers shot her with foam bullets, injuring her and causing her blindness.

'Record. Absolutely record': Minneapolis police chief tells public after video captured George Floyd's death

At a press conference Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was asked the question that has been on everyone’s minds: Would we have known about this if there had been no video? 

FOX 9 'Voices For Change' discusses racism, prejudice and social inequity

FOX 9's "Voices For Change" brought together several community leaders to discuss racism, prejudice, and social inequity as well as how we can effect real change following the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard says unrest response cost nearly $13 million

The Minnesota National Guard says it cost nearly $13 million to respond to the unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the past two weeks.

MN Supreme Court: State law does not preempt Minneapolis paid sick leave ordinance

The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld Minneapolis's requirement that employers provide sick and safe leave to workers, rejecting a legal challenge from business groups that had sued over the ordinance.