Minneapolis nonprofits: Need still urgent for food donations to help families affected by riots
The Sheridan Story will take food donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Stark racial disparities remain as Mpls. police use-of-force rate rises
After a decade of falling, the share of Minneapolis police incidents involving some form of force has increased in the past three years.
Two fired Mpls. officers charged in Floyd's death cast blame on Derek Chauvin
First appearances are typically procedural, but Thursday's hearings for three fired Minneapolis police officers quickly turned contentious.
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Only one new COVID-19 case in St. Louis County in past week
Hospitals are still planning for a surge and are urging residents to maintain distance and wear masks.
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After accepting racism too often, Gophers football players send message: Enough
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death, University of Minnesota football players don't want the discussions they're having and the actions they're taking to end with empty promises that aren't fulfilled.
Minneapolis City Council to vote today on first changes to police
Officials have floated various reform proposals, ranging from defunding the department immediately to taking a slower approach and sending social workers or mental health professionals to some calls that are now handled by police.
Rousing memorial for George Floyd looks ahead to what's next
Politicians, civil rights legends and pro athletes joined family members at a Minneapolis memorial to mourn George Floyd, the man whose death after being pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police last week sparked global outrage.
Minn. officials, Twin Cities residents get to work after Floyd memorial
Reforms were the topic at a closed roundtable on police brutality just a few blocks west of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
A new March on Washington announced as George Floyd is eulogized
"This is the era to deal with policing and criminal justice," Al Sharpton said.
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Many retailers that closed because of the unrest after George Floyd's death are now reopening
Groceries and other retailers were back in business this week, though their hours vary.
On the street where George Floyd died, mourners see some reason to hope
As the broadcast of the memorial ended, a street celebration began at 38th Street and S. Chicago Avenue, with calls for the crowd to be respectful.
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Minn. county attorneys call for giving AG's Office power to charge all police killings
Lawmakers would need to pass legislation during special session this month to give the attorney general the authority.
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Drug for COVID breathing problems, tested in Minnesota, shows promise
Test in 26 people in Minnesota and Detroit suggests Auxora can reduce need for ventilators, shorten hospital stays.
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Housley threatens to subpoena health agency over COVID-19 nursing home data
Sen. Karin Housley said the agency has denied or ignored multiple requests for information vital to those in senior care facilities and their families.
Crowd at 38th and Chicago looks toward the future
The crowd gathered around Cup Foods in south Minneapolis on Thursday wasn't looking back.
Woman fatally shot on St. Paul's West Side was from Minneapolis
No one had been arrested in connection with the death, a police spokesman said.
Personnel records shed light on 4 officers charged in Floyd's death
The officers had varied work lives, including military service, according to personnel records from the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Congress sends Trump COVID relief bill backed by Minnesota's Phillips
The Minnesota Democrat, working with a conservative colleague, won wide support for PPP loan fix.
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