Hennepin Co. Sheriff describes security measures planned for Chauvin trial
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson describes some of the security measures planned for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin.
2 arrested in Mexico, charged in connection to arsons during May riots
Two people from Rochester, Minnesota who fled to Mexico have been charged in connection to the arsons of St. Paul businesses during the riots after George Floyd's death, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
Minnesota House rejects $35 million security account for Chauvin trial
On a 71-63 vote, the Minnesota House rejected the $35 million state-funded security account for the upcoming Derek Chauvin murder trial after bringing it up with no notice.
Minneapolis leaders detail security plans for Derek Chauvin trial
City leaders provided details Wednesday for how they are preparing for the upcoming murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Officials announce Operation Safety Net for Chauvin trial: 'We're not going to tolerate disorder'
The Minneapolis Police Department introduced a new initiative Wednesday called “Operation Safety Net” that will bring together local and state law enforcement agencies to respond to any potential civil unrest surrounding upcoming Derek Chauvin trial.
Attorneys for 3 ex-officers in Floyd case call for charges to be dismissed
The defense teams for three of the fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to George Floyd's death are calling for all charges to be dismissed, alleging a recent leak to the media will impact the jury.
U of M student cultivates farming program at 38th and Chicago
As a plant sciences major at the University of Minnesota, Bryant Jones has a green thumb and is using it to plant the seeds of peace at one of the city’s most infamous intersections.
Riot-damaged business owners ask Minn. lawmakers for state aid
Several owners of businesses that were damaged or destroyed in the 2020 riots pleaded with state lawmakers for financial help Tuesday.
Prosecutors appeal judge's rejection of motion to reinstate Chauvin's 3rd-degree murder charge
Prosecutors filed an appeal Friday, asking the Minnesota Court of Appeals to review a Hennepin County District Court judge’s rejection of their motion to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in the death of George Floyd. The filing was made public Tuesday.
Minn. lawmakers hit roadblock, Chauvin trial security funding in question
Minnesota lawmakers hit a roadblock over how to pay the estimated $35 million cost of securing the upcoming Derek Chauvin murder trial, which is scheduled to start in three weeks.
38th and Chicago to remain closed to traffic during Chauvin trial
The intersection of 38th and Chicago, which has been closed since George Floyd's death, will remain closed to vehicle traffic during the upcoming trial for fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in Floyd's death.
Appeals court says it won't step in to delay Derek Chauvin trial
The Minnesota Court of Appeals said Friday it will not step in and delay the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
South Minneapolis post office destroyed in riots to be rebuilt
The U.S. Postal Service will be rebuilding the Minnehaha Post Office, which was destroyed in the riots following George Floyd's death, according to a USPS spokeswoman.
Judge denies request to reinstate 3rd-degree murder charge in George Floyd death
A Hennepin County District Court judge denied the state's request to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged in the death of George Floyd.
8 minority jail officers allegedly kept off Derek Chauvin’s guard, lawsuit says
Eight Minnesota jail guards filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging racial discrimination after they were barred from working on the floor where a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death was being held.
Prospective witness lists submitted for Derek Chauvin trial
With jury selection just weeks away, the state and defense released their prospective witness lists in the trial of fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Walz signs executive order calling up National Guard to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
'I think she's playing possum': Woman's death one year later draws comparisons to George Floyd's
It was not the first time law enforcement was called to help Nekeya Moody during a mental health crisis, but it would be the last.
State asks to reinstate 3rd-degree murder charge in George Floyd death
The state is looking to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, as well as add the same charge against the other three ex-officers connected to the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota officials raise security concerns about Chauvin trial, GOP derides $35 million fund as 'bailout'
Minnesota public safety officials raised doubts Tuesday about having enough law enforcement in Minneapolis during the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder for the death of George Floyd.