Minneapolis community members discuss social conditions that led to George Floyd's death

After the four officers facing charges in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis appeared in court, many people gathered in south Minneapolis to talk about Floyd's death.

Medical examiner says 2-year-old Minneapolis boy died from scalding, drowning

The death of a 2-year-old Minneapolis boy earlier this year has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said in a report released on Friday.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, 3 other attorneys disqualified from George Floyd case

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill disqualified Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and three other attorneys in his office from participating in the George Floyd case at a motions hearing Friday. 

Man charged with arson of Target Headquarters during downtown Minneapolis unrest

A 24-year-old Richfield, Minnesota man has been federally charged with arson for allegedly breaking into Target Headquarters and starting a fire in downtown Minneapolis during a night of unrest last month, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.

Derek Chauvin leaves court after George Floyd pretrial hearing
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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin leaves the Family Justice Center in Minneapolis following the George Floyd pretrial hearing

Security tight in downtown Minneapolis for hearing in George Floyd case, protests outside

Authorities tightened security around the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning in anticipation of protests following the pre-trial hearing for the four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.

What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case

All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.

Employees at Spyhouse Coffee, Fair State Brewing vote to form unions

Employees at Minneapolis-based Spyhouse Coffee and Fair State Brewing Cooperative voted to unionize this week, joining a growing list of Twin Cities establishments that have already done so.

George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory

The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend. 

Trump misstates National Guard deployment after Minneapolis rioting

President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity Wednesday night, falsely characterized the Minnesota National Guard's role in quelling the rioting in Minneapolis this spring. 

13 fired for improperly accessing George Floyd's medical info under 'Bronze Tennessee' pseudonym

George Floyd's confidential medical information at Hennepin County Medical Center was improperly accessed multiple times by employees, according to an attorney representing Floyd's family.

Minneapolis Police address 'bare minimum' staffing in 5th Precinct

Some South Minneapolis residents are voicing concerns about staffing at the city’s Fifth Police Precinct. The commander of the precinct confirms that some nights there are only eight officers on patrol covering 20 neighborhoods.

MnDOT to install beacons above MnPASS Express Lanes to help catch violators

Those hoping to skirt the rules and use MnPASS lanes illegally are more likely to be caught in 2021 as the Minnesota Department of Transportation works to install 24 new enforcement beacons this fall and winter.

Group smashes through Minneapolis city impound lot gate, steals SUV

The city of Minneapolis says a group of people smashed through the gate of an impound lot and stole a Jeep Grand Cherokee Tuesday afternoon.