The U-S Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a “pattern and practice” of illegal conduct. U-S Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement this morning–just one day after ex-officer Derek Chauvin’s murder and manslaughter conviction. Garland said, “yesterday’s verdict in the state criminal trial does not address potentially systemic policing issues in Minneapolis.” The investigation aims to establish whether the state’s largest police department is engaging in practices that promote or allow systemic wrongdoing. Garland says if wrongdoing is discovered it’s likely to bring a civil suit and a potential order from the DOJ for the Minneapolis Police Department to change its policies in a variety of areas, including use of force.
Wild Run Streak to Five
(Glendale, AZ) — The Wild scored four unanswered goals to beat the Coyotes 4-1. After the Coyotes took a 1-0 lead in the first period the Wild responded with a second period goal by Kevin Fiala and added three more in the third period by Marcus Foligno, Kirill Kaprizov and Nico Sturm to finish off […]
Garland: DOJ opens investigation into MPD policies and practices
The U-S Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a “pattern and practice” of illegal conduct. U-S Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement this morning–just one day after ex-officer Derek Chauvin’s murder and manslaughter conviction. Garland said, “yesterday’s verdict in the state criminal trial does not […]
Chauvin guilty on all 3 counts
Guilty on all three counts is the verdict from the jury this afternoon in the Derek Chauvin case. Chauvin was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Most analysts agree an appeal is likely, and some say it could go as far as the U-S Supreme Court. Chauvin, who was masked, appeared […]
Jury deliberating the Derek Chauvin case
The world is waiting as the jury is sequestered deliberating the Derek Chauvin case. On Monday, defense attorney Eric Nelson again reiterated that he thought the jury should’ve been sequestered sooner because of widespread media coverage of the trial and said “I mean it is so pervasive that I just don’t know how this jury […]
Derek Chauvin case now in the jury’s hands
State prosecutor Steve Schleicher began closing arguments today by noting that “On May 25th, 2020 George Floyd died face down on the pavement, right on 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis, 9:29, 9:29.” Schleicher said Floyd did not exhibit “superhuman” strength as a result of excited delirium due to drug use and added “there’s no such […]
Closing arguments start today in Chauvin trial
Closing arguments start today in the Derek Chauvin trial. Governor Tim Walz says it’s going to be an emotional few days “and what we need to ensure is — is that First Amendment and constitutional rights are protected, grievances, anger, and trauma are given a place to be expressed and dealt with.” The state argued […]
#3 Gopher volleyball stunned by Pitt in Sweet 16 (AUDIO)
Omaha, Neb. – The University of Minnesota fell in a hard-fought, five set match to Pittsburgh, today in the NCAA Regional Semifinal. Minnesota won the first set, 25-21, fell 23-25 in the second, won the third 25-20, fell in the fourth 21-25 and the fifth, 11-15. With the loss, the Golden Gophers finished the season […]
Wolves get blown out in LA
LA CLIPPERS 124, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 105 April 18, 2021 TIMBERWOLVES NOTES Player Notes • Anthony Edwards paced the Timberwolves in scoring with a game-high-tying 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. Edwards connected on 5-of-11 from beyond the arc, his fifth game this season with 5+ three-pointers, becoming the 20th rookie in NBA history […]
Gopher football announces details on 2021 Spring Game (AUDIO)
The University of Minnesota football team will hold its annual spring game at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1 at TCF Bank Stadium. The traditional Maroon versus Gold tilt will once again end with the victorious team hoisting the coveted Goldy’s Cup and a player being named the Sid Hartman Spring Game MVP. Up to […]
Gopher volleyball wins NCAA opener (AUDIO)
The No. 3 University of Minnesota volleyball program advanced to the Regional Semifinal with a 3-0 win over Georgia Tech, last night in Omaha, Neb. Minnesota (16-2) won by scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-18 and will play Pittsburgh on Sunday at noon. The Golden Gophers had three with double-digit kills this evening. Stephanie Samedy had […]