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May 12, 2021

Minneapolis to pay $35M to police officers who left force amid George Floyd unrest: report

Minneapolis leaders are working to sign off on workers’ compensation packages totaling close to $35 million to be paid to former police officers who left the force amid the civil unrest that happened in the wake of the death of George Floyd last May, according to a report.   

May 12, 2021

George Floyd death: Chauvin could face tougher sentence as Minnesota judge finds aggravating factors

A judge's ruling made public Wednesday lists "aggravating factors" that could pave the way for a longer sentence for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted last month of second and third-degree murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death.

May 12, 2021

Minnesota man charged with killing sister, allegedly fired hundreds of rounds

A Minnesota man has been charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed his sister this weekend in Chanhassen, according to charges filed Tuesday in Carver County District Court.

May 9, 2021

Daunte Wright death: Brooklyn Center proposes unarmed traffic stops in new police reform plan

The Minnesota city of Brooklyn Center is considering a resolution to reform policing nearly a month after the fatal officer-involved shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright that would send unarmed civilians to respond to minor traffic violations and mental health calls.

May 7, 2021

Minnesota bank hostage suspect had previous arrests, was released in March on conditional bail

The suspect involved in a standoff with police at a Minnesota Wells Fargo Thursday was already a suspect in an ongoing case involving felony charges -- but was released after only five days despite a hefty bail, according to court records.

May 7, 2021

Minnesota movie theater manager allegedly sold cocaine in popcorn bags

A Minnesota movie theater manager was giving more than butter with popcorn, according to media reports. 

May 7, 2021

4 ex-Minneapolis police officers, including Chauvin, federally indicted in George Floyd's death

A federal grand jury in Minnesota has voted to indict the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the May 25, 2020, arrest of George Floyd, according to indictments unsealed Friday.

May 7, 2021

Minnesota bank standoff ends; hostages safe, suspect in custody, reports say

A suspect was in custody Thursday night following an hours-long hostage situation stemming from an attempted bank robbery at a Wells Fargo bank branch in St. Cloud, Minnesota, according to reports.

May 6, 2021

Minnesota woman drives SUV through ex-boyfriend’s burial service

A Minnesota woman who was told not to come to her ex-boyfriend’s funeral was charged Monday after witnesses said she drove through the cemetery and tried to run over mourners during the ceremony.

May 4, 2021

Derek Chauvin files for new trial in death of George Floyd

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion seeking a new trial in the death of George Floyd, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair trial was violated multiple times throughout the proceedings.