Crime, Law and Justice

Former Minneapolis mayors reflect on one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder
Three former Minneapolis mayors join guest host Brandt Williams for a conversation about the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and where the city goes from here.
A man accused in a downtown Minneapolis shootout that left two dead and many others wounded is facing nine charges. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that 24-year-old Jawan Carroll of St. Paul is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and seven counts of attempted second-degree murder.
8 dead in shooting at rail yard serving Silicon Valley
An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people before ending his own life, authorities said.
After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered
Minneapolis business advocates say rebuilding, especially for properties that were leveled by fire, will take five to 10 years. City officials and fundraising groups have calculated the total cost at around $500 million to be shared by 1,500 businesses. But fundraisers have only secured a fraction of what they say they need.
Photos: In Minneapolis, a celebration of George Floyd
On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, people gathered at the site of his death to find community, support, learn and dance.
Continuing the conversation: How George Floyd changed us
A year after George Floyd was murdered, Angela Davis continues to explore how his death changed us with a community healer, an MPR reporter and listeners. 
Minn. Appeals court deals setback to voting restoration push
The Minnesota Court of Appeals turned away a legal bid Monday to more quickly restore the voting rights of past felons, suggesting it’s up to the Legislature to take on.
A year later, police reform measures take shape before voters weigh in
The murder of George Floyd a year ago brought an idea long considered radical into the mainstream of political debate. Last June, a veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council members pledged to defund and dismantle the police department. But now, those same elected officials have softened their tone.
Black Lives Matter fights disinformation to keep the movement strong
Calls for racial justice and an end to police brutality still fill social media platforms a year after George Floyd's murder. But Black Lives Matter says posts targeting it are full of disinformation.