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Crime, Law and Justice

Graffiti artist reflects on painting iconic, haunting George Floyd mural 5 years later

Graffiti artist reflects on painting iconic, haunting George Floyd mural 5 years later

Peyton Scott Russell joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about what drove him to pick up a can of spray paint and create “Icon of a Revolution” back in May 2020.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Timeline: What happened in Minnesota after police murdered George Floyd

Timeline: What happened in Minnesota after police murdered George Floyd

George Floyd's death in May 2020 ignited a worldwide awakening on race and policing practices. This timeline highlights pivotal events from his killing to continuing policy changes in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Judge orders U of M student's release from ICE custody

Judge orders U of M student's release from ICE custody

A U.S. District Court judge ordered the immediate release of the University of Minnesota student who was detained by immigration officials in March, ruling that the detention violates his procedural due process rights under the Fifth Amendment.
by Sarah Thamer

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Mayor Frey: Even without federal support, Minneapolis plans to move forward with police reforms

Mayor Frey: Even without federal support, Minneapolis plans to move forward with police reforms

Mayor Frey’s decision comes despite the Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss the agreement with the city and its police department. The agreement stemmed from the police murder of George Floyd five years ago and laid out sweeping reforms.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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Author of George Floyd biography says momentum has 'dried up'

Author of George Floyd biography says momentum has 'dried up'

Toluse Olorunnipa, co-author of “His Name is George Floyd,” sees parallels between this moment and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s when there was also backlash to major social and political changes.
by Emily Reese, Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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'There's reason to be hopeful': AG Ellison on five years after George Floyd

'There's reason to be hopeful': AG Ellison on five years after George Floyd

Sunday marks five years since Minneapolis police officers killed George Floyd at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. Reflecting on the years that have passed, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said “there’s reason to be hopeful” even as the country saw the highest number of police killings in a decade in 2024.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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George Floyd Square business owner says he was ‘collateral damage’

George Floyd Square business owner says he was ‘collateral damage’

Edwin Reed owns Sincere Detailing Pros at 38th and Chicago in south Minneapolis. He said his business took a dramatic downward turn after the murder of George Floyd five years ago.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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