Target Closes 24 Stores Around Twin Cities As Protests Continue
"We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing our community. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores until further notice."
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"We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing our community. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores until further notice."
Floyd moved to Minneapolis from his native Houston several years ago in hopes of finding work and starting a new life, said Christopher Harris, Floyd's lifelong friend.
In response to the destruction of many small businesses on Lake street, community members are coming together to help donate to rebuild their storefronts.
Metro Transit announced they will be canceling all bus and light rail transit starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday. And as of 7:30 p.m. they say that all service is suspended through the weekend.
The City of Minneapolis has released the 911 transcript for the original call that resulted in his death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Click here to read it in its entirety.
In reaction to George Floyd's death, peaceful and violent protests have erupted in Memphis, Los Angeles and New York.
The owner of the south Minneapolis convenient store where police first made contact with George Floyd is speaking out.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says his office is working on the George Floyd investigation as quickly as possible, but that it will take some time.
The Hodag Country Festival in northern Wisconsin got the green light to hold four days of concerts expected to attract thousands, while organizers on Thursday canceled the event.
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night as protests broke out near East Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue. The owner of a nearby business is under arrest.
Police arrested six adults Wednesday evening for unlawful assembly while protesting in Oakdale against the death of George Floyd where protesters believe one of the four fired officers lives.
Protests in South Minneapolis turned violent and destructive Wednesday night near the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct.
Like Tuesday night, violence broke out after protesters marched to the 3rd Precinct police station, where they clashed with police in riot gear.
Amid chaotic demonstrations, a local churches are providing relief for those protesting the death of George Floyd.
DEED Commissioner Steve Grove said that the evacuations were the result of ongoing protests, and said that it was necessary for the safety of their team.
