When restaurants and bars re-open Monday with outdoor service only, will they have to keep logs of customers in case the state Health Department needs to do COVID contact-tracing? Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says it’s *not* required. She says, “We did say in the guidance that it would be a preferred practice for restaurants […]
Lead prosecutor pleads for peaceful protests, time to bring justice in Floyd killing
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is pleading for peaceful protests and no more destruction of property in the Twin Cities, even as protesters demand charges against officers involved in the death of George Floyd. Freeman says leading his team are two prosecutors who brought justice in the Justine Damond case. He says, “It’s one of […]
Walz calls out National Guard after night of violence, looting, arson in Minneapolis
Governor Tim Walz is calling out the National Guard, in the wake of violence, looting and arson fires in Minneapolis sparked by the death of George Floyd. In a statement, the governor says “George Floyd’s death should lead to justice and systemic change, not more death and destruction.” Walz says he “will always defend the […]
Gov. Walz likely to call out National Guard after night of violence in Minneapolis
It’s expected Governor Tim Walz will issue an emergency order this afternoon calling out the National Guard in the city of Minneapolis tonight. It comes after a night of violence, looting and arson fires following the death of George Floyd. Protesters are demanding that criminal charges be immediately filed against the Minneapolis officers involved.
AG Ellison calls looting, violence ‘horrible’; says focus should remain on justice for George Floyd (AUDIO)
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has this message for people who were causing destruction in south Minneapolis last night–and to those who are considering more of the same today. Ellison says “you cannot decry violence against George Floyd and then go do the violence yourself against somebody who did nothing to you for no justifications. […]
Will officials release officer body cam video in George Floyd death?
Will officials release officer body camera video before the investigation into the police-involved death of George Floyd is complete? State Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington says he’ll have to check with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office about whether that would prejudice a jury. Harrington says, “There is typically a tipping-point that there is a public […]
3 of Minnesota’s 8 regions in “yellow” zone on ICU bed use
Three of Minnesota’s eight regions — southeast, northeast and the metro area — are in the “yellow” range with around 90 percent of their I-C-U beds in use due to COVID-19 — and Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says they’re watching that situation closely. “We have planned for this and have surge capacity available in the […]
Flanagan, Ellison urge substantive change in wake of George Floyd’s death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is urging real change, in response to George Floyd’s death apparently at the hands of Minneapolis police. Ellison says, “At some moment, …the criminal and civil rights process will be concluded. But will we have made any real substantive changes, or will we just be setting ourself up for it […]
St. Paul mayor signs face mask order
Face masks will be required beginning June 1st in all city-controlled facilities in Saint Paul and all city-licensed businesses, under an executive order Mayor Melvin Carter issued Wednesday. There are exemptions for young children at risk of suffocation, and for those who can’t wear a face covering for medical reasons. Mayor Carter also signed an […]
Walz won’t say whether he thinks Mpls officer should be charged in death of black man
Governor Tim Walz will not say whether he believes the Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd should be charged immediately, as Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for. The governor says after seeing the video that millions across the globe have viewed, “I too share that urge of just a primal scream […]