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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.
June 22, 2022
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Mayor Jacob Frey hasn't met a "clear legal duty" to hire more police officers.
June 15, 2022
Home Depot argued that Black Lives Matter is political messaging, which company policy prohibits on employees' clothing.
June 7, 2022
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill cites pretrial publicity for moving the case of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao to…
May 28, 2022
The settlements mean the city has agreed to pay a total of $5.4 million because of injuries caused by police…
May 25, 2022
A candlelight vigil to honor George Floyd's memory at the intersection where he died was among the remembrances scheduled for Wednesday.
May 24, 2022
Attorney Ben Crump penned an op-ed saying it's been two years, and we haven’t gotten the George Floyd police reform…
May 18, 2022
An ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
May 10, 2022
The superstar "was very aware of fashion and looked at fashion and knew what he wanted, but was very open,"…