Chauvin trial: Floyd restraint violated cops' training, ethics, chief says
April 6, 2021
Derek Chauvin should have ended his restraint of George Floyd once Floyd stopped resisting, Medaria Arradondo told the court in Chauvin’s murder trial. The chief said Chauvin’s use of force to subdue Floyd was not reasonable and outside the bounds of department policy.
- Yes 4 Minneapolis Backers of public safety reform effort seek community support
- Photos People's Power Love Fest at George Floyd Square
- Daily recaps How the trial is unfolding
Don't Ask Tig: Live!
April 6, 2021
Join Tig Notaro on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 CST for Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Nick Kroll. You may know Nick as the star and co-creator of Big Mouth. He is also the creator and star of The Kroll Show, the Oh, Hello Show, and The League. Tig and Nick will answer life’s trickiest questions, and you can enjoy the event from the comfort and safety of your home.
Daily recaps: Here's what has happened in the Chauvin trial so far
April 5, 2021
You can stay informed with MPR News coverage of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who’s charged in the killing of George Floyd, on your schedule.
Here’s how Chauvin’s trial is unfolding. You can visit this link anytime that works for you to find background information and daily recaps.
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- Videos: Watch recordings of previous days in court
- Trial FAQ: The charges, how to watch and more
- What we know: About the jurors
- Who's who: Key players in the Chauvin trial
- Timeline: George Floyd's death, protests and Derek Chauvin's trial
- In Front of Our Eyes: Listen to the podcast
Celebrate Minnesota Music Month with The Current
April 4, 2021
Each weekday in April The Current pays tribute to a different Minnesotan artist in honor of Minnesota Music Month. You’ll hear Musicheads Essentials features that explore the lives and careers of artists like Poliça, Gaelynn Lea, and Sonny Knight, as well as tracks from their catalogs.
See the schedule with features to plan your listening, and celebrate Minnesota Music Month with The Current!
MPR Connects! Peter Sagal on the Constitution, with host Tom Crann
April 3, 2021
In 2012 Peter Sagal traveled across the country by motorcycle with a film crew making a documentary for PBS called “Constitution USA.” Sagal was looking for answers to the question, “Does the Constitution have what it takes to keep up with modern America?” Somewhere along the way he learned the secret that makes our Constitution successful, why it has lasted, and why it very nearly failed.
Sagal’s talk will connect Constitutional civics to everyday life. His straightforward approach, with a dash of humor, explains what the government under the Constitution can and cannot do for and to us. MPR News’ Tom Crann will be the host and moderator.
Friday, April 9
7 p.m. CDT
FREE Online Event: RSVP
Chauvin trial: 'I thought he was dead,' paramedic testifies
April 2, 2021
Derek Chauvin’s then-supervisor David Pleoger’s testimony capped a day in court that included testimony from paramedics who believed George Floyd was dead at the scene yet still tried to revive him. Earlier the day, Floyd’s girlfriend, with laughter and tears, told of their life together and their addiction struggles.
- Explainer Witnesses relive trauma, guilt over Floyd's death
- Daily recaps How the trial is unfolding
- NPR live blog The trial of Derek Chauvin
Performance Today's 2021 Classical Woman of the Year: Marin Alsop
April 2, 2021
This annual award recognizes women who have made a significant contribution to the art form or inspired a nominator's appreciation for classical music. Marin Alsop is a powerful voice in the classical world and larger cultural scene, with her numerous contributions to the art form including innovation, leadership, and mentorship.
Chauvin trial: Witness begged Floyd to get in squad car, 'you can't win'
April 1, 2021
Charles McMillian, 61, testified Wednesday that he was trying to deescalate the increasingly tense situation between Floyd and the officers that led to Floyd's killing.
Listen, watch, engage and share your questions with MPR News as we cover the trial of Derek Chauvin. Subscribe to SMS updates, our newsletters or to our podcasts, Minnesota Today and In Front of Our Eyes.
Podcast: In Front of Our Eyes
March 31, 2021
In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching.
MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. This podcast was created in collaboration with American Public Media.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RSS or the podcast platform of your choice.
Follow developments in the trial, community reaction and share your questions with MPR News.
Chauvin trial: 'I couldn't just walk away' says teen at Floyd scene
March 30, 2021
In sometimes emotional testimony, one of the teens who took video of George Floyd’s arrest told the court Tuesday that she felt like she’d failed Floyd because she couldn’t intervene. “It was like he knew it was over for him,” another said.
- Photos Prayers, calls for justice for Floyd as Chauvin trial starts
- Who's who Key players in the Derek Chauvin trial
- NPR live blog The Derek Chauvin trial