East Metro
'Flash looting,' more fires break out in St. Paul as unrest spreads
Looting and fires were reported on University Avenue in the Midway district. An East Side shopping mall also was hit.
Minneapolis
George Floyd's death returns spotlight to Klobuchar prosecutor past
Her presidential bid was marked by an inability to gain inroads with black primary voters while facing criticism by civil rights activists.
Minneapolis
Trump blasts 'very weak' Mayor Jacob Frey on Twitter; next tweet about Mpls. earns 'public interest' notice
President finishes late-night tweet blast with "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Minneapolis
Metro Transit halts bus, light-rail service in Twin Cities through weekend
Transit spokesman cites concern for rider and employee safety.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis releases transcript of 911 call that led to George Floyd's fatal encounter with police
A 911 operator received the call at 8:01 p.m. from a clerk at Cup Foods at the corner of 38th Street and S. Chicago Avenue.
Minneapolis
Top DFL lawmakers push for police reforms in special session
Sen. Jeff Hayden of Minneapolis said the Legislature has a "critical role to play" in adopting systemic changes to address racism and other issues.
Minneapolis
Met Council clears homeless 'Camp Quarantine' near smoldering Mpls. protest site
An estimated 100 people were living at the site a few weeks ago, well before this week's protests.
West Metro
2 Hennepin County commissioners press Mike Freeman for charges vs. fired officers in George Floyd's death
They described the Minneapolis Police Department as an oppressive system.
Minneapolis
Mpls. small-business owners pick up pieces after night of destruction
"COVID didn't close me, but this is going to close me," says one shop owner.
Minneapolis
Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton urge immediate jailing, charges for police in Floyd's death
Civil rights leaders held separate south Minneapolis events near crime scene.
Minneapolis
Feds promise 'robust' investigation into George Floyd's death
They say the case is "a top priority" to determine whether the officer and others should be charged with the man's death.
Minneapolis
Brooks: While the Twin Cities region rages, a neighborhood grieves a singular loss
A mural of George Floyd in south Minneapolis is an act of creation in the middle of so much destruction.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police release 911 call transcript that brought officers to 38th Street and Chicago Avenue
The transcript gives the information that the caller relayed to the operator.
Minneapolis
Seeing his city on fire would 'devastate' George Floyd, girlfriend says
Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, joins his family in calling for calm protests.
Minneapolis
First responders worked nearly an hour to save Floyd before he was pronounced dead
Hennepin Healthcare EMS chief says he believes that paramedics did everything right after getting the medical distress call.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls Minneapolis unrest 'unacceptable'; President Donald Trump promises action
Mayor Jacob Frey also said he decided to evacuate a police station later set ablaze: "The symbolism of a building cannot outweigh the importance of life." He spoke after President Trump tweeted about Minneapolis' unrest: "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Minneapolis
Mayor Frey calls for peace as looting, flames erupt around police station
State Patrol troopers moved in to help with growing looting, and the mayor said he asked the governor to consider calling in the National Guard as violence turned deadly.
Minneapolis
As Frey calls for officer's arrest, violence intensifies
During a second night of violent protests in south Minneapolis, one person died after being shot by a store owner, police said. Many businesses were looted and some were in flames early today. Earlier, Mayor Jacob Frey called for a fired officer's arrest in George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis
Brooks: George Floyd and the city that killed him
Something's not right in Minnesota, land of some of the worst racial disparities in America.
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