Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Ex-Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Will Get His Own Trial
Judge Peter Cahill​ severed Derek Chauvin's case from the case involving his three former colleagues, citing coronavirus concerns.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
George Floyd: Life, Death and Legacy
Patch reporting on the death of George Floyd and the changes being implemented in Minneapolis to address police brutality.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis City Council Diverts $7.7 Million From Police Budget
The council did not vote to reduce officer capacity after Mayor Jacob Frey threatened to veto the council's budget if they did so.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver George Floyd Protests: Independent Review Released
An independent investigation has ended with 16 recommendations for the Denver Police Department.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Mayor Berates City Council Over Police Funding Cuts
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the cuts "irresponsible."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
White House, US|News|
Criminal Justice Reformers Cheer Multiple Election Victories
Restoring voting rights and sending activists to Congress were among the gains sought by protesters who filled U.S. streets last summer.
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
The 2021 Elections Will Be Important For Minneapolis
Voters in Minneapolis may use the election as a way to penalize — or reward — the incumbents who oversaw a tumultuous 2020 in the city.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Trucker Wanted To Scare Crowd During Floyd Protest On I-35W: Docs
The driver of the petroleum tanker truck​ wanted to "scare the crowd out of his path," the criminal complaint states.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Judge Dismisses 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin
The former Minneapolis police officer still faces two other charges in the death of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Kamala Harris Remarks On George Floyd’s 47th Birthday
The Vice Presidential candidate also called for the creation of "a national standard for use of force.​"
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd's Death Had 'Personal' Impact
When asked about the death of George Floyd, Judge Amy Coney Barrett said she and her 17-year-old Black daughter "wept together in my room."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Judge: Derek Chauvin Can Leave Minnesota Due To 'Safety Concerns'
A Hennepin County judge set new conditions for the prison release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Photos: 51 Arrests During 'Civil Unrest' In Minneapolis Wednesday
The release on bond of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from jail sparked protests in Minneapolis on Wednesday night.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Gov. Walz Activates National Guard After Release Of Derek Chauvin
The city of Minneapolis requested the Minnesota National Guard after former police officer Derek Chauvin was released from prison.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|News|
Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Posts $1 Million Bond, Leaves Prison
The former Minneapolis police officer faces two murder charges and a manslaughter charge in the death of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Dismantle Police Pledge: Minneapolis Council Members Have Regrets
Members of the Minneapolis City Council have expressed regrets about their early-summer pledge to end the Minneapolis Police Department.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis City Council Questions Chief: 'Where Are The Police?'
Data shows that certain crimes are on the rise in Minneapolis while more officers are leaving the force.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Ex-Justice Department Lawyer Will Lead Elijah McClain Probe
The investigation will be led by the lawyer who oversaw the probe into Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri.
Orange County, CA|News|
Family Of Man Shot During Arrest Seeks Body Camera Footage
The family of Hector Hernandez, a man shot & killed during a domestic-incident arrest by Fullerton Police, has demanded the bodycam video.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Attorney For George Floyd's Family Sues Minneapolis, Ex-Officers
"Floyd died because the weight of the entire Minneapolis Police Department was on his neck," Attorney Benjamin Crump said Wednesday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Feds Deny Walz's Request To Help Rebuild Minneapolis
Current estimates of the damage caused during the civil unrest exceed $500,000,000.​
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
'They’ll Kill Me': New Transcript From George Floyd Case Released
George Floyd told officers "I can’t breathe" a total of 26 times before his death, the document shows.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
George Floyd: Lane's Attorney Files Motion To Dismiss Charges
The lawyer for former police officer Thomas Lane says the criminal case against him should be dropped.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Dr. Michael Drake Named President Of University of California
Drake will be the first person of color to lead the UC system. He will succeed Janet Napolitano on August 1.
Union City, CA|News|
Union City Police Officer Shot: Man Arrested
The shooting happened during looting in San Leandro on May 31.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Shooting Ignites Debate Over Defunding Police
Protesters have demanded that Walnut Creek defund the police department. Following Monday's shooting, some say, not so fast.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
SFPD Officers Donate Generously To Account For Slain Boy
His family asked for donations to pay for Jace Young's funeral. With their personal checkbooks, police are saying that Black Lives Matter.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Outpouring Of Support For Victims Of Vandalism
When vehicles were vandalized in Alameda over the weekend, first came the elbow-grease helpers, and now financial assistance.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
Hennepin County Declares Racism A 'Public Health Crisis'
Disparities caused by racism have lifelong impacts, including higher disease rates and higher rates of COVID-19, the county noted.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
George Floyd Trial Set For March 2021; Judge Issues Warning
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill​ wants public officials to stop commenting on the George Floyd case.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Public Can Comment On Plans To Dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.
Minneapolis council members Friday advanced a measure that would amend the city charter, removing the requirement for a police department.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Organizers Praise Council's Push To Dismantle Minneapolis Police
"Young Black and brown people in the streets made this happen," Miski Noor, of Black Visions, stated Friday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis 'MAD DADS' Patrol The Streets With Positivity
MAD DADS president V.J. Smith says the mere presence of good role models patrolling the streets can be enough to prevent crime.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Council Takes First Steps To Dismantle Police Dept.
Council members unanimously advanced a measure that would amend the city charter, removing the requirement for a police department.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Police Kicked Out Of Public Schools
San Francisco Unified School District will deem its schools sanctuary spaces from law enforcement.
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Jail Segregated Officers Of Color Over Derek Chauvin: Charges
Eight Ramsey County correctional officers say they were prevented from doing their jobs because of the color of their skin.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Minneapolis Police Reform: City Council Takes First Steps
Following the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis City Council has committed to building a new model for public safety in the city.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
MN Dems Seek Aid For Businesses Destroyed In Minneapolis Unrest
Democrats in the state Legislature are hoping to "avoid the devastating effects of gentrification."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
LISTEN: 911 Dispatcher Reported Use Of Force In Floyd Arrest
"You can call me a snitch if you want to, but we have the cameras up for 320's call​," the dispatcher is heard telling a supervisor.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
New Video Emerges Showing George Floyd Arrest
The new video highlights the confrontation between former officer Tou Thao and the bystanders pleading him to take action.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Post Office In Powderhorn Reopens After Damage During Unrest
The Lake Street and Minnehaha Post Office locations are still closed.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
