Nation Apr 27 Post-George Floyd report finds pattern of discrimination by Minneapolis police A state investigation launched after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer has determined that the department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination.
Nation Dec 06 Minneapolis police chief, who oversaw George Floyd response, announces retirement It's a blow to a department that has been reeling since four officers were charged in George Floyd's death. The 54-year-old Arradondo said it was time for new leadership at the department.
Politics Nov 02 Minneapolis voters reject replacing police with new agency The initiative would have changed the city charter to remove a requirement that the city have a police department with a minimum number of officers. Supporters said a complete overhaul of policing was necessary to stop police violence.
Politics Nov 02 Minneapolis voters decide police department’s future after George Floyd Minneapolis voters were also choosing whether to replace the city's unusual “weak mayor, strong council” system with a more conventional distribution of executive and legislative powers that would give the mayor clearer authority.
Nation Sep 17 AP report: Justice Department reviewing policies on transgender inmates Policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system are being reviewed after protections for transgender prisoners were rolled back in the Trump administration, The Associated Press has learned.
Politics Jun 04 Unrest erupts after man dies in Minneapolis arrest attempt Authorities said Friday that members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force were trying to arrest a man on a warrant for illegally carrying a firearm when he was shot by a deputy from Hennepin County and a deputy from…
Nation Apr 16 Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said at a news conference that he doesn't agree with police using pepper spray, tear gas and paintballs during demonstrations.
Nation Apr 13 Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday.
Nation Apr 12 WATCH: Brooklyn Center mayor holds press conference after police shooting of Daunte Wright “We’re going to do everything we can to ensure that justice is done and our communities are made whole," said Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliot.
Nation Feb 10 Gunman had made prior threats against Minnesota clinic, police report says A man who opened fire at a Minnesota health clinic, killing one staff member and wounding four others, previously threatened to carry out a mass shooting at the facility, according to a police report.