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February 19, 2021

Minneapolis debates police department reform in virtual hearing

Several dozen Minneapolis residents attended a virtual public hearing Thursday to contest and discuss the proposed plan to replace its current police department, but after several hours one outcome is certain: the debate promises to continue.

February 18, 2021

Minnesota ramps up security for murder trial of Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death

Minnesota authorities said a heavy security presence will be in place for the upcoming murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death.

February 18, 2021

3 ex-Minneapolis cops charged in George Floyd death ask judge to dismiss case after plea-deal press leak

The legal teams representing three of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death filed a series of motions this week seeking to have the cases dismissed, accusing prosecutors of leaking information about plea deal negotiations to the press.

February 16, 2021

Minneapolis resident: City council has ‘blood on their hands’ for defunding police

A Minneapolis resident and business owner said Tuesday that members of the Minneapolis City Council have "blood on their hands" due to the increases in crime after the city’s police budget was cut in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

February 14, 2021

Minneapolis push to defund police backfires after residents complain of slow response times, increase in crime

Minneapolis on Friday backtracked on its original push to defund the city’s police department in the wake of George Floyd’s police custody death after residents begged the city to hire more officers, citing longer response times and increased violent crime.

February 13, 2021

Firearm violence in Philadelphia almost doubles after COVID-19 lockdown measures: report

After the state of Pennsylvania implemented stringent containment measures in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, firearm violence in the city of Philadephia increased. 

February 11, 2021

Barr blocked officer's plea deal in George Floyd case; thought it would be perceived as lenient: report

Former Attorney General William Barr rejected a plea deal that a former Minneapolis police officer agreed to just days after the May 2020 death of George Floyd, according to a report.

February 9, 2021

Minnesota clinic shooting suspect identified as Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67; had history with facility, police say

Multiple people were injured Tuesday in a shooting at a health care clinic about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis, authorities said. 

February 9, 2021

Minnesota prepares for potential George Floyd-related unrest as trial of Derek Chauvin nears

With ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial a month away, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized the deployment of the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for the potential unrest across the state in a repeat of the demonstrations and violence seen last year in the wake of the death of George Floyd. 

February 4, 2021

Ahead of George Floyd trial, Minnesota officials clash over security measures

Minnesota officials are struggling to settle who will pay for security during the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.