Gov. Tim Walz said he would modify and extend the temporary nighttime Minneapolis and St. Paul curfew through Wednesday morning.
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Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd’s death a homicide
Hennepin County Medical Examiner rules George Floyd death as a homicide.
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COVID-19 antigen tests are fast, easy and could help solve coronavirus
An antigen test for the coronavirus could be a huge help in expanding testing.
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MN Attorney General Ellison will take the lead in George Floyd case
Gov. Walz announced that MN Attorney General Keith Ellison will take the lead in the George Floyd case.
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Gov. Walz extends temporary nighttime curfew
Governor Tim Walz announced today that he is extending the temporary nighttime curfew for one night.
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The political and structural context of the police murder of George Floyd
George Floyd’s death represents the everyday inhuman racist treatment of people of color in the United States. This case is socially and politically explosive.
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‘We don’t know these folks’: Leaders say majority of destruction not caused by Minnesotans
‘These people have brought more destruction and more terror to Minnesota than anybody in our history.’
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County Attorney Mike Freeman announces charges in George Floyd’s death as protests grow
Protests across the nation continued even as an officer was charged in the death of George Floyd.
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Gov. Walz implements temporary nighttime curfew for Twin Cities
Curfew to go into effect across Minneapolis-Saint Paul tonight at 8 pm
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Former MPD officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd
Fired police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
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Metro Transit suspends all bus, light rail service through the weekend
Metro Transit has suspended all bus and light rail service through the weekend.
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PHOTOS: City on fire—anger erupts in the streets of Mpls.
Minneapolis erupted Wednesday night as demonstrators took over the streets of South Minneapolis to decry the death of George Floyd.
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‘I Can’t Breathe’ pleas from George Floyd force Esaw Garner to relive own tragedy
Since her husband’s death, Esaw Garner said police relations haven’t improved at all, as evidenced by the death of George Floyd.
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Gov. Walz signs executive order activating National Guard to protect the people of Minnesota
Local leaders have requested National Guard resources after extensive damage to private property occurred and peaceful protests evolved into a dangerous situation.
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‘Jail Killer Cops NOW’ protest planned for today
Police accountability organizations and community groups across the Twin Cities will come together in peaceful but protest at the Government Center.
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North, Henry bring back 2003 memories
The seven-foot 260-pound senior led the way with 26 points and 14 rebounds, leading to an 82-73 double-overtime victory over Osseo.
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Rare disorder takes life of former Gopher coach
Cheryl Harrison joined LaRue Fields as the Gophers’ first Black female coaches for three seasons (1987-90).
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Amending the Rooney Rule
The Rooney Rule is about creating fairness by making certain that Black men and other minorities have the opportunity for head coaching jobs in the NFL.
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Virtual Town Hall explores what education might look like post-COVID
Distance learning has revealed that a digital divide exists nationally and locally. The issue was front and center at a recent virtual town hall.
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Protesters, Mpls mayor call for cops involved in George Floyd’s death to be jailed
Wednesday afternoon Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey agreed with protesters who called for officers involved in George Floyd’s death to be jailed.