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Donald Trump, theGrio.cm
December 4, 2025
President Trump’s harsh remarks toward the Somali-American community spark shock and fear among the United States’ largest Somali population.
November 14, 2025
A first-time visitor discovers how completely Prince’s legacy still shapes, Minneapolis, the city that raised him.
August 27, 2025
The shooter approached the side of the church and shot through the windows toward the children sitting in the pews…
police reform, Minneapolis, George Floyd, theGrio.com
July 14, 2023
With a judge's approval, a new set of police reforms is headed to Minneapolis three years after George Floyd's murder.
December 11, 2022
The California real estate investment group that owns the land, said it wants to unload the property, in part, over…
October 24, 2022
J. Alexander Kueng's deal calls for 3 1/2 years in prison, with the state dropping a count of aiding and…
October 23, 2022
J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao are heading to trial on state charges, the third criminal proceeding over George Floyd's…
October 23, 2022
The city of Minneapolis will pay more than $700,000 to resolve complaints over excessive force by police during protests in…
October 23, 2022
Minneapolis police say they are aware of recruitment challenges it faces as it recorded an 80% drop in applications from…
George Floyd
September 16, 2022
The Texas parole board has changed its mind and rejected a plea to offer George Floyd a full pardon for…
September 8, 2022
"The goal at ZaRah is to build a neighborhood oasis in health and wellness," said Minnesota activist Kenya McKnight-Ahad.
Rockwood School District
August 24, 2022
A conservative legal group says the latest teacher contract by Minneapolis Public Schools provides discriminatory protections to racial minorities.
August 15, 2022
The former officers would have received three-year sentences under the reject deals, but now they will face a trial in…
July 27, 2022
A judge sentenced two former Minneapolis cops who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights to lighter terms than recommended.
Dave Chappelle thegrio.com
July 21, 2022
Comedian Dave Chappelle's July 20 show at Minneapolis' First Avenue was canceled and moved to new venue because of backlash.
Fireworks display, theGrio.com
July 5, 2022
Police say no one is in custody. Authorities have not released details about the eight who were taken to hospitals.
June 30, 2022
Maj. Dawanna Witt is running for Hennepin County sheriff, as is the ex-police chief of Morton, Minnesota and a South…
Floyd Former Minneapolis Police Officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. thegrio.com
June 30, 2022
Judge Paul Magnuson has not set sentencing dates for the former Minneapolis police officers responsible for George Floyd's death.
Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter Sentenced In Killing Of Duante Wright
June 22, 2022
The city of Brooklyn Center will pay the family $3.25 million and has also agreed to change policing policies and…
June 22, 2022
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, has renamed its convention center, removing the name of an early resident who supported racist ideologies.