Nation Mar 12 Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle Floyd family lawsuit The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continued in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a white former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death.
Nation Mar 11 Judge approves 3rd-degree murder charge for ex-cop in George Floyd death A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder count against a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death.
Nation Mar 09 Jury selection resumes for trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death is forging ahead with jury selection, even though a looming appellate ruling could halt the case and delay it for weeks or even months as the state…
Nation Dec 10 Minneapolis approves cuts to police budget, not staffing The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a budget early Thursday that will shift about $8 million from the police department toward violence prevention and other programs — but will keep the mayor's targeted staffing levels for sworn officers intact, averting…
Nation Nov 30 Minnesota gives final green light to disputed oil pipeline Minnesota regulators have approved the final permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota.
Nation Nov 11 Minnesota Vikings bar fans from final games as state COVID-19 deaths hit record The Minnesota Vikings say they’ve given up on trying to host large crowds and instead will close the four remaining home games to fans.
Nation Oct 20 Department of Justice announces center to help police, offers aid to Minneapolis The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it has put $3 million toward the creation of a national center that will provide training and assistance to help law enforcement agencies prevent the use of excessive force.
Nation Sep 11 WATCH: George Floyd’s family speaks out after hearing for officers charged in his death The former officers are in court Friday for a hearing on several issues, including the prosecution’s request to hold a joint trial.
Nation Jul 21 Minnesota lawmakers pass police accountability package The Minnesota Legislature has passed a broad police accountability package that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.
Nation Jun 26 Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Department The council voted Friday in favor of a proposal to amend the city charter to replace the current department with a "Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention."…