Attorney for George Floyd's family calls for 1st degree murder charge

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with George Floyd's death Monday. Now, the Floyd family's attorney is calling for first-degree murder charges.

USPS shuts down mail delivery at 7 post offices in Twin Cities for Friday

Due to ongoing safety concerns in the aftermath of riots and looting in the Twin Cities, the United States Postal Service is suspending mail delivery at seven spots in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Damaged Minneapolis businesses voice solidarity with protesters

Several Minneapolis businesses--including many of those that were damaged during the riots--have voiced solidarity with protesters, lamenting the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis School Board director drafts resolution to terminate contract with MPD

The Minneapolis School Board director announced Friday that he plans to terminate the district's contract with the Minneapolis Police Department in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.

George Floyd and Officer Chauvin once worked security together, former club owner says

A former south Minneapolis club owner is sharing her story, saying George Floyd and former officer Derek Chauvin both worked security at her establishment at the same time.

Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd's death

Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police investigating after woman found dead in a car in Near North neighborhood

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead in a car near the intersection of Bryant Avenue North and North 17th Avenue in the Near North neighbohood. 

Mayor Frey calls on community for help ending violence as fires burn through Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey pleaded with members of the community to end the violence as tensions boiled over for a second night in Minneapolis amid protests over the death of George Floyd.

Hennepin County Attorney: Officers involved in George Floyd's death not cooperating with investigation

State and federal law enforcement officials vowed to conduct a meticulous investigation as fast as possible into the death of George Floyd, but the Hennepin County Attorney says the officers involved in the incident are not cooperating. 

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis call for removal of BCA, Hennepin Co. Attorney from George Floyd case

Protesters gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis Thursday, chanting “All four” and calling for the arrest and charging of all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd. 

Minnesota governor activates National Guard to restore calm amid escalating unrest over George Floyd death

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Thursday to help restore calm in the Twin Cities amid escalating unrest over the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day. 

Violent protests over death of George Floyd leave widespread damage across south Minneapolis

Minneapolis residents are surveying the widespread damage Thursday morning after protests over the death of George Floyd devolved into rioting and looting across the city overnight.