Chief: Minneapolis police resignations not a threat to public safety

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to confirm that seven officers have left the department since May 25, the day George Floyd died in police custody.

'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant

A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.

Officer charged in George Floyd's death eligible for pension money

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.

Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. 

Group tears down Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol

A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.

Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs. 

Unofficial 'George Floyd Ave.' sign installed at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis

An unofficial “George Floyd Avenue” sign has been put up at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, but the city of Minneapolis says it did not install it.

ATF releases photos, videos of persons of interest in Minneapolis riots

Law enforcement has released images and videos of persons of interest in several Minneapolis fires during riots in the city after the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota governor orders 8:46 moment of silence for George Floyd at 11 a.m. Tuesday

At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Minnesotans are asked to take part in a moment of silence for George Floyd for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to mark the start of his funeral service. 

Bail set at $1.25M with no conditions for ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe. 

Police: Punctured tires were meant to prevent use of ‘cars as weapons’

Video showing a deputy puncturing the tires of two cars was part of a strategy to keep automobiles from being used as weapons against protesters or police, according to law enforcement.  

Woman recreates airport experience at home after birthday vacation canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Since the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted social life for millions of people around the world, many have been forced to creatively reenact certain “normal” instances in a very abnormal time. 

9-year-old Kamryn Johnson sells bracelets to help Minneapolis rebuild after riots

The Twin Cities metro is healing following the death of George Floyd and destructive riots. The efforts to help families to rebuild neighborhoods is just starting and some of the biggest ideas are coming from small efforts.

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.