There were prayers and memories from family members at this afternoon’s memorial service in Minneapolis for George Floyd, but also a call to action from the Reverend Al Sharpton, who says there’s a difference between those calling for peace, and those calling for quiet. “Some of you all don’t want peace, you just want quiet,” […]
All police officers involved in George Floyd’s death now charged
Attorney General Keith Ellison says ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd. He was initially arrested for third-degree murder. Ellison said the evidence against Chauvin supported stronger charges in the case. Three other Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of Floyd are charged with […]
U of M trial: hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in COVID-19 prevention (AUDIO)
The University of Minnesota Medical School researchers today published the results from the first randomized clinical trial testing hydroxychloroquine versus a placebo for the post-exposure prevention of COVID-19. The study’s Dr. David Boulware says “what the trial showed is unfortunately that the hydroxychloroquine did not have a preventative effect and so that was basically about […]
Mother of George Floyd’s daughter speaks at Minneapolis City Hall
Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s daughter, choked back tears at Minneapolis City Hall Tuesday afternoon as she told reporters that Minneapolis officers involved in Floyd’s death “get to go home and be with their families” but six-year-old Gianna does not have a father. “He will never see her grow up, graduate. He will […]
State launches human rights investigation of Minneapolis Police Department
In a first-ever in Minnesota history, the state Human Rights Department has launched an investigation of the entire Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the police killing of George Floyd. Governor Tim Walz contends the state’s pain “will not go away with tough talk and more people on the streets in uniform. It will go away […]
Democratic caucus-of-color outlines plans to combat police brutality
Modify laws on police use-of-force and increase penalties for violations — a key element of broad-ranging legislation being introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers-of-color in the Minnesota House. It would make it an officer’s legal duty to intervene if a fellow officer wrongfully uses force, so-called “warrior training” would be prohibited, and oversight of […]
22 more Minnesotans die from COVID-19, total at 1,072
22 more Minnesotans have died from COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reporting that as of today 1072 Minnesotans have died from coronavirus. More than 25,500 cases have been confirmed in the state–up 310 from yesterday. 537 people remained hospitalized with COVID-19 and 248 are in intensive care. Click here for more information […]
Protestors, activists continue to call for justice for George Floyd; Gov Walz says he’s listening
Thousands gathered in front of the governor’s residence in St. Paul late Monday afternoon to demand justice for George Floyd. Governor Tim Walz was at the rally but said it was not his place to speak, he was there to listen. Walz “I can hear the pain in a large group of people and amongst […]
Authorities say tanker-truck driver plowing into Mpls protesters not intentional
Investigators say there’s no indication it was intentional when a tanker-truck drove into a group of protesters on the I-35W bridge Sunday afternoon — and authorities call it a miracle there are no reported injuries. State Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington says the driver — a 35-year-old man from Otsego — was speeding, saw the […]
Autopsy ordered by family determines George Floyd died from police actions
Lawyers for the family of George Floyd say an independent autopsy finds, but for the actions of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Floyd would still be alive. Attorney Ben Crump says, “The knee to the neck and the knees to his back both contributed to him not being able to get breath. And what […]