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George Floyd: Ex-Officer Posts 750K Bail, Released From Jail
Thomas Lane is one of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
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.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Withdraws From Union Negotiations
The move to end talks with the union is a part of Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo's plan for reform in his department.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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`He Is Going To Change The World': Funeral Held For Floyd
Dozens of Floyd's family members, most dressed in white, took part in the four-hour service.
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Anoka Co. Sheriff Says Tire Slashing By His Deputies Was Limited
Sheriff James Stuart maintains deputies followed directions when they slashed the tires of two abandoned vehicles on a Minneapolis bridge.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
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FBI Seeks Help In Investigations After Unrest In Twin Cities
FBI agents are asking residents to provide information about "violent acts" that took place in the Twin Cities during the protests.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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'Dismantling' Minneapolis Police May Require Voters At Ballot Box
The Minneapolis city charter currently requires a police force for its residents.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Gov. Tim Walz Orders Moment Of Silence For George Floyd Tuesday
Gov. Tim Walz has issued a proclamation asking Minnesotans to spend 8 minutes and 46 seconds in silence to honor George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Court Orders Minneapolis Police To Make Immediate Changes
The changes are part of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights​' ongoing civil rights investigation​ into the police department.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Police Agencies Acknowledge Slashing Protesters' Tires: Report
The state Department of Public Safety and Anoka County Sheriff's officials confirmed using a tactic that isn't "typical" to slow protesters.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
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Minneapolis Council Majority Backs Disbanding Police Force
Community activists have criticized the police department for years for what they say is a racist and brutal culture that resists change.
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Read The 6 Police Reforms Backed By The Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis' City Council backed a ban on chokeholds and sought to add a court order to officers' duty to intervene in police abuse.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
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No Curfew For Minneapolis, Saint Paul This Weekend
Minnesotans "knocked it out of the park" in obeying the curfew, Department of Public Safety Commission John Harrington said.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Minneapolis To Ban Police Chokeholds In Wake Of Floyd Death
The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
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MN County Attorneys: Give AG Power Over All Police Killings
County attorneys across Minnesota support allowing the state's attorney general to handle the police killings in their jurisdictions.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Minneapolis Mourns George Floyd, Begins To Rebuild City: Photos
Nearly two weeks after the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis is turning the page on one of the most traumatic times in its history.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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George Floyd Case: Read Criminal Complaints Against The 4 Ex-Cops
According to the criminal complaint, during the arrest, Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Unspotted, Ilhan Omar Has Attended Protests 'Almost Every Night'
"I really did not intend for any of you to recognize me," Omar told a crowd of protesters at George Floyd's memorial.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
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George Floyd Case: $750K Bail Set For 3 Former Minneapolis Cops
Three of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the George Floyd case made their initial court appearances Thursday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Civil Rights Icons, Family Mourn George Floyd In Minneapolis
At a memorial service held for Floyd on Thursday, Rev. Al Sharpton vowed a movement to “change the whole system of justice."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Feds Launch Investigation Into 135 Fires In Twin Cities
"The cause of these fires is quite obvious. The task at hand now is to determine who is responsible," said Special Agent William Henderson.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Full Autopsy For George Floyd Released
The full autopsy report for George Floyd was released Wednesday evening by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Minneapolis Parks Cut Ties To Police After George Floyd Killing
A resolution approved by the Parks Board noted George Floyd's killing and "severely undermined trust" in the city's police.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
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George Floyd Case: More Charges Filed Against Ex-Minneapolis Cops
All four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd have been charged in a criminal investigation.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Head Of MN AFL-CIO Calls For Cop Union's Bob Kroll To Resign
Minneapolis police union president Bob Kroll is working to reinstate the four officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Civil Rights Charge Filed Against Minneapolis Police Department
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has filed a charge and has also begun an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Free Barbecue Scheduled At George Floyd Memorial In Minneapolis
People coming to the site of the George Floyd memorial Tuesday are asked to protest peacefully while enjoying a free barbeque.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Memorial For George Floyd Set For Thursday In Minneapolis
Gov. Tim Walz said the memorial service will serve as an opportunity to bring the community together.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Post Offices Destroyed By Fire Relocate; Mail Delivery Resumes
Fires that broke out after Friday's protests over George Floyd's death completely destroyed two Post Office locations.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
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Arrests In Minneapolis Decrease, Community Rebuilds
The nighttime in Minneapolis and St. Paul has grown quieter as police, residents, and community leaders look to restore peace in the area.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Man Handed Out Bombs At Minneapolis Protests: Feds
An Illinois man streamed on Facebook Live as he handed out explosives and urged people, "light it and throw it."
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
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George Floyd Suffered Cardiopulmonary Arrest When Restrained: ME
George Floyd​ "experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained" by police, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner states.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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George Floyd's Brother Calls For Peace: 'Do This Another Way'
Terrence Floyd said that looting and violence are "not going to bring my brother back at all."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Curfew For Minneapolis, St. Paul Now Starts At 10 PM
More than 7,000 soldiers from the Minnesota National Gaurd have been mobilized for the Twin Cities metro area, but some may be relieved.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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How To Help The People Of Minneapolis
People across Minnesota and the nation are helping Minneapolis residents, business owners, and community members rebuild.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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Truck Drives Into Protesters On I-35W In Minneapolis
The truck driver was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He is now in police custody.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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George Floyd’s Death Renews Complaints About Klobuchar’s Record
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is drawing fresh scrutiny from Black activists as she's vetted to be Joe Biden's vice presidential pick.
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Minneapolis Protests: Gov. Tim Walz Extends The Curfew Sunday
"The curfew on Friday and Saturday night allowed our law enforcement to target those who meant to do harm to our communities," Walz said.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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‘Light ‘Em Up’: Paint Rounds Shot At Minneapolis Residents
The incident was captured on video as authorities worked to enforce the 8 p.m. curfew in Minneapolis Saturday night.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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In Rebuke Of City Leadership, Gov. Tim Walz Says State Has Taken Over
Gov. Tim Walz said Friday he has taken over responsibility for the restoration of order in the Twin Cities.
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Minneapolis Protests: Tear Gas Used To Disperse Crowds
As the fifth night of protests over the death of George Floyd materialized, authorities moved to stop demonstrators from gathering.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
