George Floyd and Officer Chauvin once worked security together, former club owner says
A former south Minneapolis club owner is sharing her story, saying George Floyd and former officer Derek Chauvin both worked security at her establishment at the same time.
CNN crew released after being arrested while reporting live in Minneapolis
Minnesota State Police arrested a CNN crew while they were reporting on the unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd's death
Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota National Guard mobilizes 500 soldiers in Twin Cities metro as protests grow violent
As protests continue to boil over across the Twin Cities, more than 500 soldiers have been mobilized to assist first responders.
St. Paul mayor requests help from National Guard as riots spread in Twin Cities
As rioters target businesses along University Avenue in St. Paul, Mayor Melvin Carter is requesting help from the National Guard to help control crowds.
Eric Garner's mother: George Floyd's death is like an old wound being reopened
Several national civil rights leaders touched down in Minneapolis on Thursday to address the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota governor activates National Guard to restore calm amid escalating unrest over George Floyd death
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Thursday to help restore calm in the Twin Cities amid escalating unrest over the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day.
‘We have the right to fight back’: Colin Kaepernick speaks out on death of George Floyd
“When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction,” Kaepernick wrote on Twitter.
'A good guy:' College classmate, coach remember George Floyd
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
Minneapolis city leaders make emotional plea for peace, acknowledge 'deficit of hope' in community
Minneapolis leaders made an emotional plea for peace in the streets Thursday morning while acknowledging centuries of what Chief Medaria Arradondo called a “deficit of hope,” in the city.
FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office making George Floyd death investigation a 'top priority'
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they are making their investigation into the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody a top priority.
George Floyd family attorney releases statement thanking protesters, calling for justice and peace
The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.
Fires set, businesses looted and 1 man killed as George Floyd protests turn violent in Minneapolis
Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.
1 dead, 1 in custody after deadly shooting near George Floyd protests Wednesday night
A man is dead and another is in custody Wednesday night after a deadly shooting near the George Floyd protests.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey asking for Minnesota National Guard assistance with protest response
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking the governor to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to help with the response to the George Floyd protests, according to an official with the mayor's office.
Michael Porter Jr. urges people to ‘pray for the police officers’ involved in death of George Floyd
Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. weighed on the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an incident with Minneapolis police officers on Monday, tweeting a call for people to “pray for the police officer(s)” involved as much as they were praying for Floyd’s devastated family.
George Floyd, victim in police encounter, had started new life in Minnesota
Before he died after being pinned for minutes beneath a Minneapolis police officer's knee, George Floyd was suffering the same fate as millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic: out of work and looking for a new job.
'Do you understand now?': LeBron James says George Floyd's death is why Kaepernick kneeled
James posted an image showing an officer kneeling on Floyd, alongside a picture of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling before a game.
George Floyd’s former football, basketball teammates speak
Activist and former Yates football player Gerry Monroe boarded a flight to Minneapolis Wednesday afternoon to join the protests in the city where his fellow Yates alum was killed by police.
Minneapolis mayor calls for charges against arresting officer in death of George Floyd
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling on Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to file criminal charges against the arresting officer in the death of George Floyd.