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High-profile prosecution poses risks for AG Keith Ellison

High-profile prosecution poses risks for AG Keith Ellison

Attorney General Keith Ellison is at center stage leading the prosecution of the man accused of killing George Floyd. It's a rare step for the attorney general’s office, and a step that once again puts a spotlight on an often polarizing public figure.
by Tim Pugmire

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The killing of George Floyd: What we know

The killing of George Floyd: What we know

The killing of George Floyd, 46, of St. Louis Park, who repeatedly told a Minneapolis police officer he couldn’t breathe as the officer knelt on his neck on May 25, sparked mass protests at dozens of cities across the nation and days of widespread looting, fires and destruction in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here are the details and timeline of the case.
by Chris Graves

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June 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,050 deaths; officials brace for spike from Floyd protests

June 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,050 deaths; officials brace for spike from Floyd protests

As Minnesota and health officials expect a spike in cases related to mass protests over the police killing of George Floyd, the state is coming up with a plan to allow demonstrators access to testing even if they don't have symptoms.
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Tired of watching their city burn, Minneapolis neighborhoods defend themselves

Tired of watching their city burn, Minneapolis neighborhoods defend themselves

Frightened and angry Minneapolis residents mobilized Saturday night to protect their neighborhoods, setting up shifts to watch over their blocks or barricading their streets to keep out troublemakers. Others patrolled neighborhood businesses, armed and ready to fight off arsonists or looters.
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Floyd protests: Protesters march, block traffic; Walz extends curfew

Floyd protests: Protesters march, block traffic; Walz extends curfew

Protests continued Sunday morning and afternoon with groups marching on I-94 in St. Paul and I-35W in Minneapolis. A semi truck drove through the crowd on I-35W Sunday evening, it’s unclear at this time if anyone was hurt. Gov. Tim Walz extended the curfew for Minneapolis and St. Paul through Monday morning.
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May 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: As state surpasses 1K deaths, protests raise fears of new outbreaks

May 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: As state surpasses 1K deaths, protests raise fears of new outbreaks

After nearly a week of massive protests over the killing of George Floyd in the Twin Cities, health officials said they expected a spike in cases stemming from the gatherings.
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Floyd protests: Curfew compliance, cops' response ease the chaos

Floyd protests: Curfew compliance, cops' response ease the chaos

A rapid, overwhelming response by the Minnesota National Guard and law enforcement, together with the willingness of many to heed an 8 p.m. curfew, helped restore order in the Twin Cities Saturday overnight into Sunday.
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