Group tears down Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol
A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.
Officer facing aiding and abetting charge in death of George Floyd released on bail
One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
Family of man who died in Minneapolis police custody in 2010 still waiting for promised reforms
The family of a man who died in Minneapolis police custody a decade ago wants to know why promised reforms still haven’t happened.
Third person charged in connection to St. Paul nutrition store arson amid riots
A third teenager has been charged in connection to arson at a St. Paul nutrition store amid the riots following the death of George Floyd.
Frey backs MPD chief's move on police union negotiations, believes it can bring change
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he will no longer negotiate with the police union, so he can open up his department to real change. Hours later, Mayor Jacob Frey was praising the decision.
Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs.
Minnesota Twins ownership group, Minnesota Vikings donate millions to racial justice efforts
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday the Pohlad ownership family is donating $25 million to racial just issues in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Unofficial 'George Floyd Ave.' sign installed at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
An unofficial “George Floyd Avenue” sign has been put up at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, but the city of Minneapolis says it did not install it.
7 employees have left the Minneapolis Police Department since George Floyd's death
Seven Minneapolis Police Department employees have left the force since the death of George Floyd on Memorial day, a department spokesperson said Wednesday.
Lawsuit: Journalist blinded in one eye by officers' foam bullets during Minneapolis riots
A journalist who was blinded in one eye during the Minneapolis riots is suing Minneapolis and Minnesota state officials after she says officers shot her with foam bullets, injuring her and causing her blindness.
'Record. Absolutely record': Minneapolis police chief tells public after video captured George Floyd's death
At a press conference Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was asked the question that has been on everyone’s minds: Would we have known about this if there had been no video?
Hennepin Co. Commissioner opposes reappointment of medical examiner after George Floyd autopsy
A Hennepin County Board of Commissioners committee voted to reappoint the Hennepin County Medical Examiner Tuesday, but one commissioner explained why she voted against his reappointment in the wake of the death of the George Floyd.
Walz extends peacetime emergency, calls lawmakers back for special session
Gov. Tim Walz is calling the Minnesota Legislature back for a special session starting Friday to deal with the issues surrounding George Floyd's death and the coronavirus pandemic.
'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress
“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.
FOX 9 'Voices For Change' discusses racism, prejudice and social inequity
FOX 9's "Voices For Change" brought together several community leaders to discuss racism, prejudice, and social inequity as well as how we can effect real change following the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota National Guard says unrest response cost nearly $13 million
The Minnesota National Guard says it cost nearly $13 million to respond to the unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the past two weeks.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.
Frustrations mount from public during Minneapolis Police Conduct Oversight Commission meeting
The Minneapolis Police Conduct Oversight Commission met for the first time Tuesday night since George Floyd's death. The call that took place was a special meeting of the Police Conduct Oversight Commission, which is a volunteer group nominated by city council members and the mayor.
Tips lead to 2 teens charged with arson of St. Paul nutrition store amid riots
Tips submitted to the ATF led to arson charges for two Minnesota teens for allegedly damaging a St. Paul store amid the riots following George Floyd's death.
MPD to adopt 6 immediate changes after court order
A Hennepin County judge ruled the city of Minneapolis must institute six immediate measures to comply with an order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Monday.