Why U.S. Marshals were involved in the death of Winston Smith. And why there isn’t any body camera footage of the shooting.
Smith was killed as members of a U.S. Marshals task force attempted to arrest him over a firearms warrant.
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What’s happening with the federal case against the cops involved in the death of George Floyd
The announcement of federal charges against Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao caused a postponement of the state’s case against the latter three. Meanwhile, here’s what to expect in the federal case.
Meet the Minneapolis City Council Candidate: Haji Yussuf
Yussuf is running for the open seat in Ward 9, representing Central, Corcoran, Midtown and East Phillips, Powderhorn and part of Longfellow.
Meet the Minneapolis City Council Candidate: Mickey Moore
Moore says his top priority is reforming and building trust in the Minneapolis Police Department under the leadership of Chief Medaria Arradondo.
In Biden infrastructure plan, advocates see opportunity to revive St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood with I-94 land bridge
The Reconnecting Communities Act would establish grants to address the “legacy of highway construction built through communities… that divided neighborhoods and erected barriers to mobility and opportunity.”
The push for rent control in Minneapolis, explained
Two charter amendments related to rent control could be on the ballot in Minneapolis this November. What the amendments say, what they would do, and what advocates and opponents say rent control — if eventually implemented — could mean for the city.
Derek Chauvin will be sentenced at a hearing on June 25. Here’s what goes into that decision.
Chauvin was convicted of two counts of murder and one of manslaughter for killing George Floyd. He faces a maximum of 40 years in prison.
Could Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments about the Chauvin trial actually form the basis for an appeal of the verdict?
After closing arguments in the case, defense attorney Eric J. Nelson said Waters’s comments were “threats against the sanctity of the jury process.”
Joy, tension, measured optimism: on the ground after the Chauvin verdict
The announcement of the verdict spurred outbursts of joy and celebration — and action. After a few moments of cheering and flag-waving, the crowd that had gathered in front of the Hennepin County Government Center spilled out onto the surrounding streets, halting traffic.
Explaining the possible outcomes of jury deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial
The jury starts deliberations today on three counts Derek Chauvin is charged with.
‘I just shot him’: What we now know about the killing of Daunte Wright by a Brooklyn Center police officer
So far, Wright’s death has led to second-degree manslaughter charges against the officer involved; ignited a series of demonstrations; and prompted a shakeup of Brooklyn Center city government.
Stronger mayor? Reviving the charter wars in Minneapolis
A new charter plan, scheduled to come before the voters in November, would clarify the mayor’s role as the city’s chief executive and stipulate that City Council members would not be permitted to “usurp, invade or interfere with the mayor’s direction or supervision.”
Meet the Minneapolis City Council Candidate: AJ Flowers
Minneapolis City Council candidate AJ Flowers believes that local government should be more, well, local.
Alissa Luepke Pier reflects on her long run on the Minneapolis Planning Commission
Her service on the commission gave Pier a window into development of all kinds, across all parts of the city.
‘The Honor of a Lifetime’: OutFront Minnesota leader Monica Meyer is stepping down
After a 20-year career in which she oversaw historic strides in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, Meyer will leave as OutFront Minnesota’s executive director next month.
‘The world is watching’: Outside the Chauvin trial
As the Derek Chauvin trial proceeds inside the Hennepin County Government Center courthouse, a small community of activists and vendors stand vigil.
Meet the Minneapolis Council candidate: Jason Chavez
Chavez, running for the seat representing Ward 9, says one priority is pushing the city to do more to help immigrants.
Don’t all jump in at once: Why are so few people running for mayor of Minneapolis?
Several Minneapolis City Council races are being hotly contested this year. It seems there’s a lot less eagerness to be mayor.
Derek Chauvin’s attorneys are asking to move his trial out of Hennepin County. Such requests are rarely granted in Minnesota.
The request came after the city of Minneapolis announced a $27 million settlement with the family of George Floyd, the man Chauvin is accused of killing.
Meet the Minneapolis City Council candidate: Rita Ortega
“I’d be the first to honestly say that I’ve lived through every single issue that we are addressing right now,” says Ward 9 candidate Ortega.
