A memorial service will be held in Minneapolis on Thursday from 1-3 pm.
George Floyd
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Anger still smolders as justice for George Floyd hangs in the balance
he local demand for justice has been joined by over 30 U.S. cities and several countries, where protests have been held in solidarity with the Twin Citians.
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Gov. Walz announces modified nighttime curfew
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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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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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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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.
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PHOTOS: Thousands protest the death of George Floyd
Thousands of community members filled the streets of South Minneapolis to protest the apparent police killing of George Floyd.
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Shocking video apparently shows Minneapolis police cause man’s death; four officers fired
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired following the shocking video of a police officer with his knee on the neck of George Floyd apparently causing his death.