Minneapolis police release incident report for police shooting at Cedar and 36th
The Minneapolis Police Department released new documents related to the investigation of the deadly police shooting Wednesday night.
State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19
Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.
Sheriff says deputies 'acted professionally' during search at home of man shot by Minneapolis police
The Hennepin County Sheriff says his deputies "acted professionally and politely" as they assisted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in an overnight search of an Eden Prairie home connected to the man killed in an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police on Wednesday.
Man shot by police in Minneapolis had previous weapons conviction
The father of a man shot and killed by police in Minneapolis Wednesday night say they have more questions than answers, after watching body camera footage released by police.
Bodycam video of Minneapolis police shooting at 36th and Cedar released
Minneapolis police have released body camera video that shows what investigators are calling an exchange of gunfire between a man and officers on Wednesday that left the man dead.
Minneapolis police to release bodycam video of traffic stop shooting
Minneapolis police plan to release body camera video on Thursday showing what officers say was an exchange of gunfire between a man and police that left the man dead.
Chief: Suspect who died in Minneapolis police shooting fired at officers first
The man who died after an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis Police Wednesday night fired at officers first before he was killed, the Minneapolis Police Chief said in a news conference Wednesday night.
Officers from Minneapolis police shooting part of community response team
A Minneapolis Police spokesperson said the officers involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night were part of a community response team and were officers from the city's third precinct.
Minneapolis police shooting 36th and Cedar scene
Scene video from a fatal shooting at 36th and Cedar involving an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police on Dec. 30, 2020.
Family holds vigil for man shot and killed by Minneapolis police following armed standoff
Chiasher Fong Vue was identified as the man shot by police following an armed standoff in Minneapolis early Sunday morning.
Minneapolis officer's attorney alleges George Floyd overdosed on fentanyl, says charges should be dropped
In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death, arguing the charges against the officer should be dropped.
Minneapolis Police: Stolen car with 7-year-old inside found 2 blocks away
Minneapolis Police say a man briefly stole a car from a gas station with a 7-year-old inside in the North Loop neighborhood.
Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
Minneapolis carjacking sting yields more than 40 arrests
A 3-day, joint operation between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office yielded more than 40 carjacking arrests, the departments announced Tuesday.
Minneapolis mayor signs city's 2021 budget
Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.
Minneapolis budget passes with police funding cut, but keeps larger staffing level target
The Minneapolis City Council passed a 2021 budget early Thursday morning that shifts nearly $8 million from the city’s police department to fund alternative public safety strategies, but allows room for future police recruitment.
Why a helicopter is circling south Minneapolis for 2nd straight day
A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter flying over the Bde Maka Ska area of south Minneapolis Wednesday and Thursday is assisting the Minneapolis Police Department in an investigation.
Minneapolis City Council President brushes aside mayor's budget veto threat
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender is firing back after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was "actively considering" a veto of the city's 2021 budget due to the reduction in police staffing.
Frey 'actively considering' veto to budget over reduction in Minneapolis police staffing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he is "actively considering" a veto if the City Council approves the budget plan, which would reduce the amount of sworn officers in the Minneapolis Police Department.
Concerns raised over EMS inclusion on mental health crisis teams in Minneapolis council members' proposal
Two advocacy groups are raising concerns over plans for the mental health crisis teams outlined in the budget proposal created by three members of the Minneapolis City Council.