Tombstones near where George Floyd died in Minneapolis honor people who died in police altercations
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
Colleges say more students are looking for schools closer to home after coronavirus outbreak
Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things
The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd. The City Council was expected to approve the agreement Friday.
2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy
Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.
Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set
The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
‘Get your knee off our necks’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy for George Floyd
The civil rights activist called for all Americans to continue the fight for racial equality that began hundreds of years ago.
Petition to change Chicago Ave. to 'Floyd Ave.' in Minneapolis signed by more than 5,000
A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality
All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46
George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service
The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will take place in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon.
Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest
UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.
Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges
Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."
3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.
'I want justice for him': Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out
The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter spoke out Tuesday, calling for justice after his death in Minneapolis police custody.
Family of George Floyd visits site of his death, memorial in Minneapolis
The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police. Family members - including Floyd's son, Quincy - were accompanied by their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, as they saw for the first time the memorial that has been set up at 38th and Chicago Avenue.
George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter: 'Daddy changed the world'
Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, said her dad changed the world.
Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights launches civil rights investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd.