‘We want to be with y’all’: Michigan sheriff leads law enforcement to march alongside protesters
As demonstrations condemning the death of George Floyd continue across the U.S., some local officers and deputies are being praised for crossing the lines and participating in the protests.
Police find flammable materials near sites of arsons after Minneapolis riots
The Department of Public Safety warns flammable liquids and materials have been found near sites of destruction in the Twin Cities and elsewhere in recent days.
Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker on Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion, some of them throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades.
Volunteers across the US gather to clean up debris, trash and graffiti after protests
Amid several days of protests, some of which have devolved into chaos, that have erupted across the country in response to the death of George Floyd, residents across the U.S. have taken to the streets to clean up their neighborhoods.
Minnesota governor puts AG Ellison in charge of George Floyd case
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead the prosecution in the case of George Floyd's death.
Minnesota National Guard armed amid protests after FBI reportedly warns of ‘credible, lethal threat’
Minnesota National Guard soldiers are armed and the guard’s top general has requested military police units from out of state after he said the FBI received a “credible, lethal threat” against forces amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
Protests move off highway after marching down I-94 in St. Paul
Protesters taking part in a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol took to the streets on Sunday as unrest continues in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
President Trump says US will designate ‘Antifa’ as a ‘terrorist organization’
President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that the U.S. will designate “Antifa” as a “terrorist organization.”
Curfews and freeway closures extended in Minneapolis, St. Paul to curb unrest
UPDATE: MnDOT has moved ahead the highway closures to begin at 5 p.m.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis cancels surgeries for Monday over safety concerns
Hospital officials say Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis has cancelled scheduled surgeries for Monday as safety concerns continue for the city in the wake of riots over the last week.
15 arrested in St. Paul overnight for curfew, weapons violations
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota released information Sunday showing that 15 people were arrested overnight, most for either curfew violations or weapons violations. Almost all of those arrested held Minnesota addresses.
Video: Law enforcement fires paint projectile at residents on porch during curfew in Minneapolis
A viral video showing the use of force against residents on their porch in Minneapolis during the curfew on Saturday is drawing outrage.
‘It’s been a long night’: Minnesota National Guard shares photo of sleeping soldiers after protests
Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.
'It was so incredibly human': Jay-Z calls Minnesota governor pushing for justice for George Floyd
During a press conference Sunday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told the media that rapper Jay-Z called him to talk about George Floyd, who died in police custody May 25.
Dozens of people arrested as National Guard moves in to bring control to Twin Cities
With more than 4,100 National Guard soldiers and airmen moving onto the Twin Cities, state officials said Saturday police were in a stronger position to control unrest in the metro.
Damage 'a little less intense today,' Minneapolis residents say
After another night of riots and protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul, some residents are saying the damage has grown less severe.
'We are not planning to wait as long' to enforce Minneapolis curfew, state tells City Council
The Minneapolis City Council held an emergency meeting Saturday afternoon regarding the plans for another day of protests and unrest over the Memorial Day death of George Floyd.
Jail records show most arrested in Minneapolis riots have Minnesota addresses
The overwhelming majority of people arrested in connection with the Minneapolis unrest have Minnesota addresses, a search of the online Hennepin County Jail log shows.
Minneapolis police chief promises action Saturday after 27 arrested in overnight riots
The Minneapolis police chief is promising to protect the city on Saturday after Minneapolis saw its third straight night of violent protests on Friday.