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Minneapolis is the largest and most-populous city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the seat of Hennepin County, the state's most-populous county. As of 2019, Minneapolis has an estimated population of 429,606, making it the 46th-largest city in the United States, the 8th-largest in the Midwestern United States, and the second-most densely populated large city in the region behind Chicago. Minneapolis and its neighbor Saint Paul make up the Twin Cities, with Minneapolis being the larger of the two. The Twin Cities metro and their surrounding suburbs contain about 3.64 million people, making it the third-largest economic and population center in the Midwest and the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Charged in George Floyd's Death, Released on $1M Bond According to NBC News, the former Minneapolis police officer was granted a conditional release on Wednesday after posting a non-cash bond. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

Ex-officer charged in Floyd's death posts $1M bond Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, has been released from a correctional facility after posting a $1 million bond, according to court records... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

Fmr. officer charged in Floyd's death released on $1 million bond Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, has been released from a correctional facility after posting a $1 million bond, according to court records... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

At Minnesota Rally, Trump Gloats Police Shooting Of MSNBC Anchor Was 'A Beautiful Thing' Amid the protests in Minneapolis triggered by the death of George Floyd, MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi and his crew were fired upon by police in broad daylight. On Friday, President Donald Trump chose to.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published on September 20, 2020

11 Arrested In Portland Riots CNN reports that on Friday police arrested 11 people in Portland, Oregon. The arrests came after violent protestors rioted outside a federal building. The PPB said a group began marching from a park to.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:27Published on September 19, 2020

Big turnout on day one of early voting [NFA] Voters in Minnesota, Virginia, South Dakota and Wyoming began casting in-person ballots on Friday. In Virginia, elections officials in Fairfax and Arlington counties reported heavy turnout, with.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:03Published on September 19, 2020

Sunday protests remain mostly calm after nightfall Protests continued Sunday night across the United States but the flare-ups in violence and police clashes were largely absent, though 15 protesters were arrested in Portland. Conway G. Gittens reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:28Published on September 7, 2020

Dramatic Scenes As Man Catches Fire at Portland Protest A man’s shoes caught fire during a protest against police violence and racial injustice in Portland, Oregon. The incident happened after Molotov cocktails were thrown in the street which sparked a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on September 6, 2020

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Examining the legacy of George Floyd, five months after his death The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day sparked nationwide protests that continue to this day and drew widespread attention to issues of systemic racism. Robert Samuels,.. CBS News - Published 3 days ago

George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack A self-proclaimed member of a violent far-right anti-government group has been charged with rioting during the George Floyd protests in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors said Ivan Hunter, a 26-year-old.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
George Floyd death: A city pledged to abolish its police. Then what? Minneapolis has struggled to keep a promise that made global headlines after George Floyd's death. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
AP reporter discusses ruling in George Floyd case A Minnesota judge has dismissed a third-degree murder charge filed against the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd's neck. (Oct. 22) USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago

Judge Dismisses Third-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd Killing The judge upheld the more serious charge of second-degree murder against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was captured on video kneeling on Mr. Floyd’s neck. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago
Spy plane was sent to monitor George Floyd protest near home of California National Guard’s head In early June, four National Guard spy planes took to the skies over several cities to monitor street protests following the killing of George Floyd, triggering concerns that the military was.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
George Floyd's Birthday Inspires More Tributes at Memorial Site George Floyd would have been 47 today, so people are remembering him by flocking to the Minneapolis block where he was killed to leave tributes. The makeshift memorial site for Floyd -- at the corner.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
The Tenants Who Evicted Their Landlord Covid-19 has revealed the depths of the nation’s rental housing crisis — but a group of Minneapolis tenants has shown that a different future is possible. NYTimes.com - Published 2 weeks ago

Ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death released from jail Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged in the killing of George Floyd, was released from a correctional facility on bail on Wednesday. Chauvin, who was seen on disturbing.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks agoAlso reported by •NYTimes.com
Derek Chauvin freed on bail over George Floyd killing The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail on Wednesday and was released from prison.According to court documents, Derek Chauvin posted $1.5.. New Zealand Herald - Published 3 weeks ago
Derek Chauvin, ex-police officer accused of killing George Floyd, out on $1 million bail Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who is accused of killing George Floyd has been released from jail. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago	Alleged George Floyd Murderer Derek Chauvin Released from Prison on $1M Bond Derek Chauvin -- the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd -- is a free man for now ... he just got released from behind bars as he awaits trial. Chauvin was cut loose.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
USA: Amnesty International delivers one million signatures calling for justice for George Floyd Amnesty International has delivered more than one million signatures from around the world to US Attorney General William Barr demanding justice for George Floyd, a Black man killed by police in.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago	Restaurant staffers quarantined after working Trump event More than a dozen employees of Murray's Restaurant in Minneapolis who served at catered event are now isolation. CBS News - Published on October 5, 2020
Minneapolis officials said they would defund the police. Some now regret that pledge. NYTimes.com - Published on September 26, 2020	Portland police brace for out-of-state protesters Portland police are expecting people in the 'thousands', some from out of state, will be on hand for a protest Saturday. Portland has been gripped by protests for four months since the police killing.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 25, 2020
Trump will hold a rally in Florida tonight as Pence travels to Minneapolis. NYTimes.com - Published on September 24, 2020	President's daughter, Pence visit Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS -- Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump are bringing President Donald Trump's law-and-order campaign message to Minneapolis today. Pence and President Trump's daughter planned to host.. WorldNews - Published on September 24, 2020
Minneapolis to rename street where George Floyd died in his honor MINNEAPOLIS — A stretch of a Minneapolis street that includes the place where George Floyd was killed will soon be renamed in his honor. Although the street will still be called Chicago Avenue, the.. WorldNews - Published on September 19, 2020	Semisonic singer Dan Wilson on working with Carole King, writing “You’re Not Alone” Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new.. CBS News - Published on September 19, 2020
Saturday Sessions: Semisonic performs “Singing In My Sleep” Minneapolis band Semisonic, best known for their alternative rock hit “Closing Time,” is back after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Their new EP, “You’re Not Alone,” marks their first new.. CBS News - Published on September 19, 2020	George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin appears in court Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is seen leaving court after a pre-trial hearing. BBC News - Published on September 11, 2020
Prosecutors in Floyd case say ex-cop had used excessive force before The new details were outlined in a prosecution filing before the four former Minneapolis police officers appeared in court Friday. CBS News - Published on September 11, 2020	4 ex-officers in George Floyd's death blame one another, seek own trials MINNEAPOLIS -- Attorneys for four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd say that each client should get his own trial, as the officers try to diminish their roles in the.. WorldNews - Published on September 11, 2020Also reported by •New Zealand Herald
Lawyers for ex-officers raise George Floyd's history of drug use An attorney for one of four former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd's death is highlighting Floyd's past crimes and history of drug use, calling him an ex-con and "evident danger to the.. New Zealand Herald - Published on September 10, 2020	What We Know About the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Mr. Floyd died after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by an officer’s knee in an episode that was captured on video, touching off nationwide protests. NYTimes.com - Published on September 8, 2020
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Justice Dept. Charges 2 With Trying to Support Hamas The men, both American citizens, were taken into custody on Thursday evening in Minneapolis. They say they are members of a far-right group called the Boogaloo Bois. NYTimes.com - Published on September 5, 2020	Alleged Boogaloo members face terrorism charges in Minnesota Two US men who prosecutors say are members of an anti-government extremist group, who toted guns on Minneapolis streets during unrest following the death of George Floyd and spoke about shooting.. New Zealand Herald - Published on September 5, 2020
Minneapolis police station's Christmas tree called racially insensitive A Minneapolis police station's Christmas tree gained attention after community members said its ornaments were racially insensitive. A picture posted to social media showed the tree in the lobby of the.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020	Black man in N.Y. state died of suffocation after being handcuffed and hooded A Black man died of asphyxiation after police officers in Rochester, N.Y., put a hood over his head, then pressed his face into the pavement for two minutes, according to video and records released.. WorldNews - Published on September 3, 2020
A Black man pinned to the ground by NY police died two months before George Floyd's death Daniel Prude died in March, two months before George Floyd's very similar death in Minneapolis, yet it didn't become public until now. USATODAY.com - Published on September 2, 2020	How a Minneapolis chef is forging ahead with new restaurant plans Ann Kim is refusing to "make decisions rooted in fear" as she looks to open Sooki & Mimi in the fall CBS News - Published on September 1, 2020
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Why police officers embraced a banned weapon of war Police advance on demonstrators who are protesting the killing of George Floyd on May 30, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested for Floyd’s.. The Verge - Published on August 31, 2020	The man who collects videos of police brutality Police arrive and use pepper spray after a man drove a tanker truck into a peaceful protest on the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River on May 31, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A large group of.. The Verge - Published on August 31, 2020
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Unrest hits Minneapolis after mistaken reports of police shooting Misinformation spread that officers had shot and killed Black homicide suspect but video showed he actually shot himself. CBS News - Published on August 27, 2020	AP Top Stories August 27 A Here's the latest for Thursday August 27th: Hurricane Laura makes landfall; Pence addresses Republican National Convention; Protests in Wisconsin; National Guard activated after violence in.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2020