Critics wary of BCA's investigation into Floyd killing
June 9, 2020
The BCA is investigating one of the most high-profile police death cases in the country. Despite video footage taken by a bystander as George Floyd was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police, critics say they lack trust in BCA investigators, who are tasked with gathering remaining evidence that would help prosecutors build a case against the police officers.
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George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, to be buried
June 9, 2020
George Floyd, who was 46 when he was killed, will be laid to rest next to his mother at Houston Memorial Gardens.
His funeral will be private. A livestream will be made available and will be carried by MPR News; find audio and video at mprnews.org 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT today.
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Hundreds line up for George Floyd's memorial in Houston
June 9, 2020
Mourners in George Floyd's hometown of Houston viewed his casket as the series of memorials in his honor reach their final stop. Floyd's funeral will be Tuesday, followed by burial at the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery in suburban Pearland, where he will be laid to rest next to his mother.
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- Photos George Floyd remembered in Minneapolis
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Marches and rallies continue across Minnesota, calling for justice for George Floyd
June 9, 2020
The sounds of a drum circle echoed down the streets of Minneapolis on Sunday, part of another day of peaceful rallies and marches. Meanwhile, the U.S. attorney general said he's not inclined to open a federal investigation into systemic problems in the city’s police department.
Veto-proof majority of Minneapolis council members supports dismantling police department
June 8, 2020
The council members said past efforts to reform the department have failed, so they are not going to try and implement new training policies or civilian oversight. Council member Phillipe Cunningham said the process will not happen overnight.
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The Current: Ways to help or to get help and information
June 8, 2020
Minneapolis-St. Paul and surrounding areas have been greatly affected by closures and damage following the reaction to the killing of George Floyd. There are many ways to help, and places to get help. The Current is working to provide updated information to you online.
Twin Cities black artists need broad community support more than ever
June 7, 2020
As the Twin Cities wrestles with the killing of George Floyd, structural racism and community devastation, artists will be crucial in articulating a path forward. But black-led arts organizations are chronically underfunded.
'Death by racism': Part of America's DNA from the start?
June 6, 2020
Black people don’t need to see the video of George Floyd’s death to know that they are three times more likely to be killed by police than are white people. They don't need to hear the statistics on COVID-19 to know that black people have been affected disproportionately. If you are black, you need not imagine anything — You know it very well.
COVID-19 in MN: State says all protesters should get tested
June 6, 2020
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says her department has made clear to providers around the state that people involved in demonstrations over George Floyd’s killing, or any following cleanup efforts should be tested for COVID-19 — even if they have no symptoms.
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Reporter’s notebook: Hypervigilance, slashed tires and helping Jorge out
June 5, 2020
A reporter reflects on how heightened vigilance toward “outsiders” has resulted in unfortunate misunderstandings over the past few days in Minneapolis, including acts of vandalism toward their fellow community members.
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