Minneapolis City Council Members Announce Intent To Defund, Dismantle MPD
On Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Council members announced their commitment to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
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On Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Council members announced their commitment to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
Their purpose was to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protestors and march from the post office to 38th & Chicago, the intersection that's turned into the memorial for George Floyd.
Authorities in Douglas County say two men were rescued Sunday morning after being thrown from their boat on Lake Ida near Stoney Point.
"This is a lesson for every cop in America: If you see something that is wrong, you need to step in," said Joseph Giacalone, a former New York police sergeant who now teaches at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. "There are a lot of gray areas in policing, but this was crystal clear. … You're better off being ostracized by the group than going to prison for murder."
Houston's police chief says the body of George Floyd has arrived in Texas for a final memorial service and funeral.
Marny Xiong was 31-years-old with no underlying health conditions.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced Sunday that the number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Minnesota has risen to 27,886, up 388 from Saturday. Sixteen more people also died, bringing the death total to 1,186.
Authorities in Douglas County say multiple people are injured after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon.
Massive protests against police brutality nationwide capped a week that began in chaos but ended with largely peaceful expressions that organizers hope will sustain their movement.
After watching the store he managed get looted and burned, he was asked to put on his uniform and help calm the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Wisconsin health officials on Saturday reported 322 new cases of the coronavirus, a number that continued a downward trend of positive tests by percentage of total tests within a 14-day period.
Before visiting a beach this summer, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board asks the public to review the changes implemented to 12 beaches in the Minneapolis park system, and plan accordingly.
Protesters have been marching on Saturday demanding for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to defund the Minneapolis Police Department and invest in community-lead safety measures -- beyond police.
On Saturday, 124 graduating seniors at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School were honored during a drive-thru commencement ceremony.
Ever since George Floyd died, there have been marches across the city, but on Saturday morning in St. Paul, a march was formed specifically for the youngest generation to come together and have their voices heard.
