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Reaction to protests in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd

Reaction to protests in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd

The death of George Floyd led to protests in Minneapolis, some of which turned violent Wednesday night with the looting and burning of stores. We talk about the latest news and take a look at community relationships.
by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

State health officials said Thursday said they are expecting a spike in coronavirus cases stemming from massive protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the death of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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'Unbelievable devastation': 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

'Unbelievable devastation': 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

A man was shot to death as protests over the death of George Floyd dissolved into looting Wednesday night in south Minneapolis, with streams of people pulling goods from local businesses. Fires, some of which are still burning, engulfed the Lake Street area in smoke.
by MPR News Staff

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Frey: Charge cop who restrained Floyd; state leaders vow action

Frey: Charge cop who restrained Floyd; state leaders vow action

“If you had done it, or I had done it, we would be behind bars right now,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said of the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Chief Medaria Arradondo urged respectful protests. State officials vowed a thorough probe.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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What about my license? Questions about DVS and the pandemic, answered

What about my license? Questions about DVS and the pandemic, answered

We’ve received a lot of questions during the COVID-19 pandemic about what’s going on with Driver and Vehicle Services. What happens if you missed your road test? What if you need to renew a license tag?
by Nina Moini and Britta Greene

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St. Louis County commissioners delay vote — again — on refugee resettlement

St. Louis County commissioners delay vote — again — on refugee resettlement

The northeastern Minnesota county tabled a vote in January on whether to consent to refugee resettlement. Despite hours of passionate debate Tuesday, the board voted again to delay the decision until federal courts weigh in on the issue.
by Dan Kraker

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May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise

May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise

State health leaders are paying close attention to the daily intensive care counts, a key metric, as they work to manage the spread of the disease so it doesn’t overwhelm the state’s health care system.
by MPR News Staff

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Tear gas, chaos, rain: Protests rage after man dies in Mpls. police custody

Tear gas, chaos, rain: Protests rage after man dies in Mpls. police custody

Hundreds of protesters lined a south Minneapolis intersection Tuesday night calling for justice in the Memorial Day death of George Floyd after a video surfaced showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck as Floyd told the officer repeatedly he couldn’t breathe.
by MPR News Staff

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Man dies in MPD custody, 4 cops fired; protesters, police clash

Man dies in MPD custody, 4 cops fired; protesters, police clash

Protests turned violent Tuesday night in Minneapolis as anger over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody, spilled out onto city streets. On Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for the officer who restrained Floyd to be charged.
by Brandt Williams, Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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