Feb 19 Minnesota community mourns 3 first responders killed at scene of domestic call By Steve Karnowski, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press A suburban Minneapolis community was in mourning after authorities said two police officers and a firefighter were killed by a heavily armed man who shot at them from inside a home that was filled with children. Continue reading
Dec 11 Man imprisoned as teen for flower shop killing is released after judge throws out conviction By Mark Vancleave, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Marvin Haynes, who was 16 at the time of the killing, was released from prison shortly after the judge's ruling Monday. Continue reading
Nov 24 AP source: Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 03 Minneapolis City Council approves site for new police station, replacing old one burned during 2020 protest By Associated Press It's expected to be complete in a year and a half. Council members also voted 12-0 to commit the city to creating a "community safety center" to host services beyond traditional policing. Continue reading
Aug 07 Former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao to face sentencing for role in George Floyd's killing By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The last former Minneapolis police officer to face sentencing in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd is expected to learn Monday whether he'll spend any additional time in prison. Continue reading
Jun 17 Takeaways from the federal report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd's killing By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press The Justice Department on Friday issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd's killing because of inadequate oversight and an unwieldy process for investigating complaints. Here are six key points… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 4:08 DOJ investigation reveals patterns of abuse and discrimination by Minneapolis police By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Dorothy Hastings A major investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice says the Minneapolis Police Department repeatedly used excessive and unjustified deadly force against city residents. The findings documented long-standing patterns of abuse and discrimination against Black and Indigenous citizens. Special correspondent… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 7:53 New Minneapolis police chief on changing the department after George Floyd's murder By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis three years ago led to a widespread push for police reform and racial justice. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro sat down with the new police chief in Minneapolis to… Continue watching
Apr 14 Minneapolis becomes first major U.S. city to broadcast Islamic call to prayer 5 times per day By Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minneapolis will allow broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer in early mornings and late evenings, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the announcement over speakers five times a day, year-round. Continue reading
Mar 20 $9.25 million settlement announced in 2020 George Floyd protest lawsuits By Ron Todt, Associated Press Philadelphia city officials have announced a $9.25 million settlement with hundreds of people in lawsuits challenging the police response to protests in 2020 that followed the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Continue reading