Minneapolis community fills sidewalk with groceries after riots destroy stores
Members of the community loaded up their cars, trucks, vans, and in one case even a U-Haul, to bring groceries to a Minneapolis neighborhood after riots destroyed stores and shops in the area.
Peaceful protesters don't want message behind George Floyd rallies overshadowed by violence
Two very different stories can be told about what happened over the weekend in Los Angeles and across the nation. One demonstrates solidarity among people of all races, doing whatever they can to make sure that the message isn't lost in translation: black individuals are not being treated as first-class citizens in the United States and the death of George Floyd can't be another statistic. The other attempts to distract from that message by whatever means possible in hopes of capitalizing on a divided nation in order to shatter our dreams of unity.
DC man offers refuge to nearly 100 protesters to protect them from injury and arrest
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
Biden: President Trump 'consumed' by ego, not leading during crisis
Joe Biden plans to deliver remarks on the unrest gripping the U.S. on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Police: 65 George Floyd protesters arrested after curfew at Minnesota State Capitol Monday night
Dozens of people protesting the death of George Floyd were arrested at the Minnesota State Capitol Monday night.
Las Vegas officer shot in the head outside casino is on life support, sheriff says
An officer is in critical condition after being shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said.
Peaceful protest continues at site of George Floyd's death at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis put up barriers Tuesday morning to protect the memorial to George Floyd that has taken over the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue South.
2 Minneapolis post offices deemed total losses after fires
The U.S. Post Office reported that both the Lake Street Post Office and the Minnehaha Post Office are total losses due to the fires that spread this past week.
Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure
Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.
Sen. Tina Smith calls for DOJ to investigate Minneapolis Police
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the practices of the Minneapolis Police Department, she announced Monday, also taking aim at Police Union President Lt. Bob Kroll.
‘United Are We’: Gophers AD Mark Coyle, P.J. Fleck react to George Floyd’s death
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck released a statement last Friday, reacting to the officer-involved death of George Floyd. AD Mark Coyle released a statement Monday, saying "United We Are."
DPS: Tanker truck swerving through protest on I-35W does not appear to be intentional act
State officials said Monday the incident in which a tanker truck swerved through a crowd of protesters on I-35W does not appear to have been an intentional act.
The death of George Floyd: A timeline of a chaotic, emotional week in Minneapolis
Forty-six-year-old George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody seven days ago on Memorial Day night. The moment ignited a chaotic, historic and emotional week in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Illinois man federally charged for rioting passed out explosives in Minneapolis
A 28-year-old Illinois man is facing federal charges for rioting and possessing explosive devices after he traveled to Minneapolis last week amidst the unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.
Curfews for Minneapolis, St. Paul extended 2 more days, shortened to 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he is extending the curfew for Minneapolis and St. Paul for two more days amid unrest over the death of George Floyd, although he says there has been a big change in the situation in the Twin Cities over the last few days.
National Guard soldier earns applause from protesters after remarks outside State Capitol
A Minnesota National Guard soldier earned a loud ovation from protesters gathered outside the State Capitol Monday evening after days where protesters and law enforcement have clashed following the death of George Floyd.
Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained
Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.
Crowd gathers to clean up Minneapolis Target damaged from looting
Community members are cleaning up areas of the Twin Cities damaged during protests that were held in reponse to the death of George Floyd.
Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests
U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.
Mayor Carter, Joe Biden meet virtually to discuss concerns over riots
Presidential candidate Joe Biden held a virtual roundtable Monday with several city leaders. The group, which included St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, discussed ways to curb the recent violence in the Twin Cities, Chicago, Atlanta and L.A.