Minneapolis
6.25.21
Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Murder of George Floyd
—Joe Barrett // 25 Jun. 2021 // 5:59 PM ET
Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Murder of George Floyd
—Joe Barrett // 25 Jun. 2021 // 5:59 PM ET
4.17.21
US cities beef up security ahead of Chauvin verdict
—Sarah Polus // 17 Apr. 2021 // 6:34 PM EDT
US cities beef up security ahead of Chauvin verdict
—Sarah Polus // 17 Apr. 2021 // 6:34 PM EDT
10.20.20
DOJ officials announced the center in Minneapolis and expressed hope that the city would be the first to work with the center. Such remarks come after the city's police department faced to reform following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody earlier this year. The head of the Minneapolis police department, Chief Medaria Arradondo, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to improve relations between law enforcement and the community.
—Olivia Beavers, "DOJ pledges $3 million to new initiative that aims to prevent use of excessive force by law enforcement," 20 Oct. 2020 {4:30 PM EDT}
DOJ officials announced the center in Minneapolis and expressed hope that the city would be the first to work with the center. Such remarks come after the city's police department faced to reform following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody earlier this year. The head of the Minneapolis police department, Chief Medaria Arradondo, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to improve relations between law enforcement and the community.
—Olivia Beavers, "DOJ pledges $3 million to new initiative that aims to prevent use of excessive force by law enforcement," 20 Oct. 2020 {4:30 PM EDT}
7.6.20
A group of Douglass's descendants gathered to read that speech for a video released by NPR over the weekend. The five descendants of Douglass also reflected on the speech's resonance amid the nationwide protests in response to the May 25 death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody.
—Justin Wise // 7.6.20 // 7:30 AM EST *
A group of Douglass's descendants gathered to read that speech for a video released by NPR over the weekend. The five descendants of Douglass also reflected on the speech's resonance amid the nationwide protests in response to the May 25 death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody.
—Justin Wise // 7.6.20 // 7:30 AM EST *
5.29.20
Minneapolis officer charged with murder
—Marty Johnson // 29 May 2020 // 1:28 PM EDT
Police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and is in custody for the murder of George Floyd. The first step towards justice.
—Amy Klobuchar // 29 May 2020 // 10:15 AM
5.26.20
Four Minneapolis officers involved in death of unarmed black man fired
—Justin Wise // 26 May 2020 // 4:11 PM EDT
Minneapolis officer charged with murder
—Marty Johnson // 29 May 2020 // 1:28 PM EDT
Police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and is in custody for the murder of George Floyd. The first step towards justice.
—Amy Klobuchar // 29 May 2020 // 10:15 AM
5.26.20
Four Minneapolis officers involved in death of unarmed black man fired
—Justin Wise // 26 May 2020 // 4:11 PM EDT
3.31.20
Lizzo donates lunch to hospital workers battling coronavirus
—Morgan Gstalter // 31 Mar. 2020 // 1:48 PM EDT
Lizzo donates lunch to hospital workers battling coronavirus
—Morgan Gstalter // 31 Mar. 2020 // 1:48 PM EDT