November 5, 2020 George Floyd death: Judge orders single trial for all 4 Minneapolis ex-cops, case will stay in Minnesota A judge on Thursday declined to move the location of the trial for the former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd, and ruled that they will be tried in a single proceeding.
November 5, 2020 Philadelphia, Minneapolis among cities seeing post-election unrest With the U.S. presidential election still undecided Wednesday, protests broke out in cities across the U.S., with many groups urging that every vote be counted in the race between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
November 4, 2020 Protesters in Minneapolis carry ‘America is Over’ banner; 14 arrested after setting off fireworks, police say A group of protesters set off fireworks and spray-painted business storefronts in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of 14 people, police said.
October 28, 2020 Minneapolis teen who recorded viral George Floyd video to receive courage award The Minneapolis teenager who recorded the explosive video showing ex-officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed George Floyd before his death in police custody is now receiving a prestigious human rights award for capturing the cell phone footage.
October 23, 2020 Member of far-right Boogaloo Bois arrested in connection to rioting during George Floyd protests A member of an anti-government extremist group has been charged in connection with shooting a Minneapolis police precinct during riots sparked by the death of George Floyd, the Justice Department said Friday.Â
October 23, 2020 Minneapolis residents ask City Council to reduce gun violence Minneapolis residents on Thursday gathered to discuss ways the city council and community can end gun violence that has spiked in the city.
October 22, 2020 Violent summer proves deciding factor for some Minnesota voters A spike in violent crime and riots in Minneapolis this summer is swaying some voters in the blue-leaning state, which President Trump hopes to add to his Electoral College totals.
October 22, 2020 Truck driver in Minneapolis who drove through George Floyd protesters is charged A truck driver who drove into a large crowd of protesters on a bridge in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd was charged Thursday with two criminal counts.
October 22, 2020 George Floyd case: Second-degree murder, manslaughter charges upheld against Derek Chauvin A judge upheld the second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Thursday against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in connection to the death of George Floyd in May.
October 21, 2020 Election 2020: Police in cities nationwide bracing for potential unrest in days before, after Nov. 3 The backdrop of a summer of civil unrest in America’s largest cities and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic looms large as motivated voters prepare to submit their ballots for president in less than two weeks.