Minneapolis City Council to discuss police oversight ordinance, George Floyd civil lawsuit

The Minneapolis City Council will discuss a police conduct oversight ordinance and hold a closed session regarding the civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family Friday.

Minneapolis awarded grant to preserve George Floyd memorials

The City of Minneapolis was recently awarded a grant to help preserve the memorials that have sprung up throughout the city following the death of George Floyd. 

Rep. Ilhan Omar op-ed calls out 'continued distortions' of her words, double standards in the media

In a Washington Post op-ed Thursday, Rep. Ilhan Omar said Republicans’ “continued distortions” of her words and perpetuation of fearing the “other” are deliberate attempts to discourage calling out systems of oppression.

What we learned in first look at bodycam video from death of George Floyd

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill allowed the media and public to view the footage Wednesday from the body-worn cameras of two of the officers charged in the death of George Floyd. 

Minneapolis Park Board passes resolution to limit amount of tents, parks with encampments

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted unanimously to pass a resolution to reduce the size of encampments at all parks, including Powderhorn Park, which has the largest encampment population.

Sex offender removed from women’s homeless camp in Minneapolis

A registered sex offender was forced to leave a small homeless camp for women after the FOX 9 Investigators began asking questions about his presence there. 

Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots

A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.

Minneapolis NAACP president arrested at Kentucky protest for Breonna Taylor

Minneapolis NAACP President Leslie Redmond was among more than 80 people arrested Tuesday during a protest calling for charges in Breonna Taylor's death at the home of Kentucky's attorney general.

$2.8M in grants awarded to 175 Lake Street businesses, nonprofits damaged in riots

The Lake Street Council is awarding $2.8 million in grants through its recovery fund to businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers

George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.

Driver pleads guilty for hitting teens in Minneapolis crosswalk

A St. Paul man accused of stealing a vehicle and then crashing into two teenage pedestrians in south Minneapolis has pleaded guilty, according to online court records.

Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.

'A Big Change is Coming': St. Olaf graduates write anthem supporting Black Lives Matter movement

The last month has been filled with protests and demonstrations calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, but now a pair of musicians with ties to Minnesota are sharing their message of solidarity in song.

1 injured in shooting at Powderhorn Park encampment

One person was injured in a shooting at the Powderhorn Park encampment Tuesday afternoon, according to a Minneapolis Park Police spokeswoman.