Security tight in downtown Minneapolis for hearing in George Floyd case, protests outside

Authorities tightened security around the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning in anticipation of protests following the pre-trial hearing for the four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.

What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case

All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.

George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory

The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend. 

Prosecutors: 2 'Boogaloo Bois' sought support from Hamas with hopes of sparking revolution in Minnesota

Prosecutors say two members of the anti-government Boogaloo movement sought to work with terrorist organization Hamas as part of a plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Man charged after Minneapolis officer hit by trash can lid during downtown unrest

A man has been charged after he allegedly threw a 15-pound metal trash can lid at a Minneapolis police officer, striking him in the head during a night of unrest in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

16 people facing charges for looting this week in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has brought charges against 16 people who were allegedly involved in looting in Minneapolis Wednesday night.

Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies

The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.

Minnesota National Guard deployed, curfew set in Minneapolis following downtown looting

Governor Tim Walz has deployed the Minnesota National Guard, including a military police unit, following Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's request in response to the looting of businesses in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.

Minneapolis police say shooting suspect died by suicide on Nicollet Mall, video released

Minneapolis police released video from city cameras that partially show what happened before a man's shooting death on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday. Police say the man died by suicide. Police identified the man as the suspect in a deadly shooting at the Ramp A parking structure earlier Wednesday.

4 Minnesota men indicted in arson of Minneapolis police Third Precinct

Four Minnesota men are now federally indicted in connection to the arson of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd.

Revised Minneapolis Police Department policy requires officers to use lowest level of force necessary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced an overhaul of the Minneapolis Police Department’s use of force policy Wednesday as part of the city’s attempt to reform the police department following the deadly arrest of George Floyd.

Kanye West makes Minnesota ballot as third-party presidential candidate

Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.