Minneapolis City Council introduces resolution, plan for new model of public safety
All 12 members of the Minneapolis City Council co-authored and introduced a resolution Friday “declaring the intent to create a transformative new model for cultivating safety” in the city.
Minneapolis NAACP hosts community memorial for George Floyd Friday
The Minneapolis NAACP is holding a community memorial Friday evening to remember the lives of George Floyd and other black lives that were taken by police violence.
New proposal would have Minneapolis residents vote on whether to remove, replace police department
Minneapolis residents would be able to vote on whether to remove the police department from the city charter and replace it with a new department that would “provide for community safety and violence prevention,” under a new proposal from some city council members.
Minnesota corrections officer on leave for comments made during moment of silence for George Floyd
A Minnesota corrections officers is on paid investigatory leave after an outburst during a moment of silence for George Floyd at the state prison in Stillwater earlier this week, a spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections confirmed to FOX 9.
Former NBA players led by George Floyd's friend Stephen Jackson hold rally pushing for change
Before George Floyd's death caused an explosion of grief, anger, and unrest, he was a teen growing up in Texas who became friends with future NBA player Stephen Jackson.
Minnesota governor, legislative leaders announce priorities for police changes following Floyd's death
On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced priorities for changes for law enforcement and accountability, which will be the focus of a special session that starts Friday.
Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change
A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change.
Capitol preservationist: No one formally petitioned for Columbus statue's removal before toppling
No one submitted a formal letter seeking removal of the Christopher Columbus statue from the Minnesota State Capitol grounds before a group of protesters toppled it Wednesday night, the lead preservationist of the Capitol area said.
Black community leaders, activists back Minneapolis police chief amid calls to defund, dismantle MPD
Black community leaders, activists and supporters rallied outside Minneapolis City Hall Thursday announcing their full support for Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who recently unveil his plans to reform the city’s police department.
'I had to say something': Vikings hold emotional team meetings, speak out on George Floyd's death
Vikings players Eric Kendricks, Anthony Harris and Ameer Abdullah, GM Rick Spielman, co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Miller all participated in a near 90-minute Zoom call to react on George Floyd's death, racism and social injustice.
ATF offers $10K for info leading to arrest of couple on the run after St. Paul fires
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering $10,000 for anyone who can help agents arrest and convict a couple suspected of setting several fires during unrest in St. Paul.
Timberwolves looking to create positive change in wake of George Floyd's death
Ryan Saunders and Gersson Rosas are navigating the Timberwolves' organization through the Covid-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
FBI searching video 'frame by frame' to ID suspects in Twin Cities riots, violence
The FBI announced Thursday it is “pouring over video and pictures” of the riots in Minneapolis and St. Paul after the death of George Floyd late last month.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Dr. Andrew Baker reappointed as Hennepin County Medical Examiner despite dissenting votes
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to reappointment Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker to a fifth, four-year term Thursday afternoon hours after a national association voiced its support Baker's autopsy of George Floyd, which came under fire by a commissioner Wednesday.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
12 other universities join North Central in creating a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship
North Central University has formally established the first George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after announcing its creation at Floyd’s funeral service at the university last week and more than 12 other universities have started their own, too.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Former Minneapolis police union attorney: City can't blame all of Minneapolis PD's failings on the union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo announced Wednesday the police department would pull out of contract negotiations with the union, as the city moves to react to the death of George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis balloon artist arrested amid riots says he was trying to help protect community
A Minneapolis business owner has been charged in connection to the riots that followed George Floyd's death, but he says the reason he was out past curfew was to help protect his community from further damage.