Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, who called the death of George Floyd in police custody "murder," said officer Derek Chauvin has been taken into custody by the BCA. A somber Gov. Tim Walz confronted criticism after a third night of destructive protests, while the National Guard's adjutant general said its "mission" lacked clarity.
The officer was captured on video kneeling on the neck of Floyd in video seen around the world.
Minnesotans took to the streets in a third day of protests following the death of George Floyd at the hand of Minneapolis police officers Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis.
Health officials are trying to assess whether recent plateau in cases is a blip in the pandemic or a sign of progress.
End-of-year exhibitions at Minnesota colleges have moved online, or will wait until winter.
In the past four years, they've doubled sedan sales.
Plumbers' workloads are bursting now that more of us are at home more of the time.
It involves the police shooting of Laquan McDonald, and the corrupt politics that came after his death.
Democracy is supposed to fix this, but in Minneapolis the drumbeat of the police baton has continued unhindered whether the people there elect Republicans or Democrats.
State officials also recommend that transcripts include language indicating grades from mid-March through the end of June reflect distance learning.
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A restaurant caught in the crossfire of unrest in Minneapolis Thursday night has sent a powerful message to its followers on social media.
As restaurateurs around the world resume in-person dining, they're trying to adhere to social distancing rules while serving as many customers as health and safety measures will allow.
The shooting occurred about the time that the business was looted.
The Bloomington megamall also has suspended curbside pickup and is restricting access to the building.
No arrests have been made.
A look at Twin Cities businesses hit hard since Wednesday by looting and rioting following the Memorial Day death of George Floyd
Good morning from South Minneapolis – from my house, which I've rarely strayed from except for essential trips and exercise during the last 2 1/2 months of a global health pandemic … which sits about 20 blocks from the smoldering wreckage of Lake and Minnehaha … and about 30 blocks from where George Floyd died in police custody. No, things are not normal. On Wednesday – after Floyd's death, after an initial wave of protests spurred by justified anger, but before the world started watching the Twin Cities burn ... Читать дальше...
State and local officials faced mounting criticisms Friday morning, after a third night of protests and violence in response to George Floyd's death in police custody led to the breach and destruction of a Minneapolis police precinct and dozens of other buildings.
Industry contends it can work within health guidelines to contain spread of coronavirus.
More businesses vandalized, looted overnight in wake of George Floyd death during arrest.
Five years ago this week, the former Gophers great underwent a kidney transplant, receiving a new organ from his brother, Jerry.
The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
