Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD

Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD

Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.

Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.

Protesters want to replace Minneapolis Police Department with ‘community-led safety’

Protesters want to replace Minneapolis Police Department with ‘community-led safety’

Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.

Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.

Colleges say more students are looking for schools closer to home after coronavirus outbreak

Colleges say more students are looking for schools closer to home after coronavirus outbreak

Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.

Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.

Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds

Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds

At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.

At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.

Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things

Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things

The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd. The City Council was expected to approve the agreement Friday.

The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd. The City Council was expected to approve the agreement Friday.

George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy

George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy

Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week. 

Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week. 

Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set

Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set

The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades. 

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades. 

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

'I want justice for him': Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out

'I want justice for him': Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out

The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter spoke out Tuesday, calling for justice after his death in Minneapolis police custody.

The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter spoke out Tuesday, calling for justice after his death in Minneapolis police custody.