‘People have been killed by the Minneapolis Police Department under very questionable circumstances…’
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Day 7 of Chauvin trial – police testimony continues
Higher-ups from the Minneapolis Police Department took the stand as the distancing of Minneapolis police from Chauvin continued.
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MPD Chief Arradondo: Chauvin didn’t respect George Floyd’s sanctity of life
The second week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial kicked off with the much-anticipated testimony of Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds to host FEMA mass vaccination site
‘We’re proud to work with the whole federal family, and the state of Minnesota, to open this federal vaccination site at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.’
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Chauvin defense falls back on racist stereotypes
The defense cross-examination strategy seemed designed to goad Donald Williams into admitting he was angry. So what if he was?
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Prosecution ends first week of Chauvin trial on high note as officers cross ‘blue line’
The prosecution capped the first week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial with more impactful testimony from a veteran of the Minneapolis police force.
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Avivo Village takes in the unsheltered homeless
‘The Avivo and North Loop neighbors are being very intentional about developing relationships and planning future community involvement’
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Minneapolis police announce new non-emergencies tip line
In an effort to better serve the community, the Minneapolis Police Department has launched a new phone number for non-emergencies calls.
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Day 4 of Chauvin trial: prosecution beats defense to the punch
The prosecution beat the defense to the punch as they called George Floyd’s girlfriend Courtney Ross to the stand.
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Day 3 of Chauvin trial: ‘I don’t respect what you did’ says witness
Sixty-one-year-old Charles McMillan took the stand Wednesday and was overcome with grief.
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Rep. Omar: ‘We have to go to bat for one another in our time of need’
The MSR sat down with Rep. Omar last week after her recent visit to the U.S. border.
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Wilder Foundation charged with selling out its mission
‘They are disregarding their responsibility and obligation to the community to make money.’
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Day 2 of Chauvin trial was rife with emotional witness testimony
The second day of the Derek Chauvin murder trial was full of emotional and heart-wrenching witness testimony.
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What we learned from Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin trial
‘This was not a split-second decision on Chauvin’s part. He did not fear for his safety. This was torture…’
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Prosecution: ‘Chauvin does not let up and he does not get up’
Many watching the trial see it as political and a referendum on police and police procedures, including Floyd family members and their attorney Ben Crump.
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Witness lists, cross-examinations, and ‘The Wire’
The state will call their first witness in the Chauvin case, with the order of witnesses being strategic and the defense being given notice of potential witnesses one week before trial.
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WATCH: Derek Chauvin Trial— opening statements
Opening statements have begun in the State vs. Derek Chauvin.
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Recent police misconduct in St. Paul and Minneapolis have raised alarm
Two separate events involving police force in Minneapolis and St. Paul have raised questions in the community.
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All Minnesotans eligible for vaccine starting March 30
While all Minnesotans will become eligible next Tuesday, not every Minnesotan will be immediately able to make an appointment.
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The start of the Chauvin trial: jury instructions, opening arguments
What to expect from the opening day of the Derek Chauvin trial.