George Floyd family attorney releases statement thanking protesters, calling for justice and peace

The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.

Fires set, businesses looted and 1 man killed as George Floyd protests turn violent in Minneapolis

Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey asking for Minnesota National Guard assistance with protest response

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking the governor to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to help with the response to the George Floyd protests, according to an official with the mayor's office.

Minneapolis mayor calls for charges against arresting officer in death of George Floyd

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling on Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to file criminal charges against the arresting officer in the death of George Floyd. 

Minneapolis Park Police releases body camera video in George Floyd death

Body camera footage released by the Minneapolis Parks Police Wednesday shows an officer monitoring a vehicle near where George Floyd was removed from a car by Minneapolis Police before his death in police custody.

4 Minneapolis police officers identified in death of George Floyd

The Minneapolis Police Department has identified the four police officers who were fired following the death of George Floyd in police custody Monday night. 

‘Please, please I can’t breathe’: Man dies after being detained by Minneapolis police, FBI investigating

An unarmed black man died Monday night after pleading with Minneapolis police officers that he could not breathe while he was being detained. The man has been identified as 46-year-old George Floyd.

Minnesota reports 29 new COVID-19 deaths, highest since May 6

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 new deaths from the COVID-19 Wednesday, the highest since May 6 and the second-most in a single day. A total of 777 Minnesotans have now died from the disease. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Non-ICU hospitalizations spike to 316 Tuesday, over 300 for 1st time

Minnesota recorded 665 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 748 and the total number of positive cases to 17,029, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 9 new deaths reported Monday, lowest number in two weeks

Minnesota recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number in two weeks, as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 731, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. 

Minnesota reports 24 additional deaths, 9 'probable' deaths from COVID-19 Wednesday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 24 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 638. A person under the age of 40 was among the 24 Minnesotans who died. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Death toll surpasses 600, positive cases cross 12,000 mark

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 23 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Tuesday and 695 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 614 and the total number of positive cases to 12,494. 

Minnesota COVID-19 deaths increase to 591, nearly 80 percent in long-term care facilities

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday and 528 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 591 and the total number of positive cases to 11,799.