276 people arrested Sunday, early Monday amid protests over death of George Floyd

A total of 276 people were arrested Sunday and early Monday amid the protests over the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. 

'We cannot hurt him' plea as driver pulled from truck that sped into Minneapolis protest

“We cannot hurt him.” Those were the words of one person among a sea of thousands protesting the police-involved death of George Floyd on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis when a tanker truck drove into the crowd just before 6 p.m. Sunday. Dozens of people swarmed the cab of the truck and pulled the driver out, beating him on the ground.

Fund to rebuild Minneapolis' Lake Street raises more than $2M after riots

A fund created to support the rebuild of businesses along the street that's seen perhaps the most destruction during riots in Minneapolis has raised more than $2 million.

Ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death transported to Oak Parks Heights prison

The former Minneapolis police officer who has been charged in the death of George Floyd is now in custody at the Oak Park Heights prison, according to Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell.

Police find flammable materials near sites of arsons after Minneapolis riots

The Department of Public Safety warns flammable liquids and materials have been found near sites of destruction in the Twin Cities and elsewhere in recent days.

Minnesota governor puts AG Ellison in charge of George Floyd case

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead the prosecution in the case of George Floyd's death.

Truck barrels into George Floyd protesters on I-35W in Minneapolis
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DISCLAIMER: Video may be difficult for some to watch. A tanker truck ran into a group of thousands gathered on the Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis. The group was taking a knee to protest the police-involved death of George Floyd. Video Courtesy: MnDOT

Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis cancels surgeries for Monday over safety concerns

Hospital officials say Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis has cancelled scheduled surgeries for Monday as safety concerns continue for the city in the wake of riots over the last week.

15 arrested in St. Paul overnight for curfew, weapons violations

Police in St. Paul, Minnesota released information Sunday showing that 15 people were arrested overnight, most for either curfew violations or weapons violations. Almost all of those arrested held Minnesota addresses.

‘It’s been a long night’: Minnesota National Guard shares photo of sleeping soldiers after protests

Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.

Dozens of people arrested as National Guard moves in to bring control to Twin Cities

With more than 4,100 National Guard soldiers and airmen moving onto the Twin Cities, state officials said Saturday police were in a stronger position to control unrest in the metro.

Damage 'a little less intense today,' Minneapolis residents say

After another night of riots and protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul, some residents are saying the damage has grown less severe.

'We are not planning to wait as long' to enforce Minneapolis curfew, state tells City Council

The Minneapolis City Council held an emergency meeting Saturday afternoon regarding the plans for another day of protests and unrest over the Memorial Day death of George Floyd.