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Sasha Cotton, director of the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention.

Minneapolis to boost community patrols during Derek Chauvin trial

The city is partnering with seven organizations to help ease tensions amid the first trial in George Floyd's death.

A.J. Awed joins race for Minneapolis mayor

April 8
A.J. Awed ran for City Council during a special election last year, losing to Jamal Osman. He is also co-executive director of the Cedar-Riverside Com
His entry brings the number of candidates to at least 6.

Cost of Minneapolis' new Public Service Building rises $37 million

April 8
The new Public Service Building in downtown Minneapolis comes with a steadily rising cost to the public that topped out at about $195 million.
City officials say the new construction will allow them to consolidate city offices that were scattered across multiple buildings.
Chauvin Trial
April 8
Dr. Andrew Baker, the Hennepin County, Minn., medical examiner, shown in 2012.

Prosecutor, medical examiner discussions underscore complexity of Derek Chauvin case

Dr. Andrew Baker's expected testimony Friday about the cause of George Floyd's death could pose challenges for both the state and defense.
Chauvin Trial
April 8
Dr. Martin Tobin, who testified Thursday at Derek Chauvin’s trial, is a Chicago physician who has written textbooks and specialized in respiratory a

Expert: 'In a vise,' George Floyd did everything he could

Dr. Martin Tobin, a Chicago physician who has written textbooks and specialized in respiratory and critical care medicine for decades said Floyd "died from a low level of oxygen."
Chauvin Trial
April 8
Dr. Martin Tobin said he has reviewed much of the evidence and concluded that George “Floyd died from a low level of oxygen.”

Day 21 of Derek Chauvin trial: Chauvin kept knee on neck for 3½ minutes after George Floyd drew last breath, expert says

A medical expert testified in the Derek Chauvin murder trial that George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen late last spring as the now-fired Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd's neck. Testimony resumes Friday morning.
Chauvin Trial
April 8
Dr. Martin Tobin encouraged all jurors to examine their own necks during a demonstration.

What happened Thursday in the Derek Chauvin trial

Testimony on Thursday brought more attention to the defense and prosecution's opposing views about what caused George Floyd's death. Three medical experts for the prosecution were called to the stand.
Local
April 8
Minneapolis police are looking for help finding a man suspected of randomly stabbing three people.

Police seek help in finding man wanted in three Minneapolis stabbings

One victim, a 78-year-old woman, died at a hospital.
Chauvin Trial
April 8

Watch live: Derek Chauvin trial resumes Friday morning

The Star Tribune will livestream the entire Derek Chauvin trial.
Business
April 8
Nigel Melvin, right, a bar manager at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub, and Eddie Hoaglund, a beer rep with J.J. Taylor, hung a “Now Open” sign outside O

With Twins game, downtown businesses are ready for the most action in a year

Restaurants and bars are happy to see sports fans again.
Chauvin Trial
April 8
McKenzie Anderson, a forensic scientist with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, testified Wednesday at Derek Chauvin’s trial in Minneap

Chauvin trial evidence: Meth, fentanyl with Floyd DNA in pills

Three forensic scientists testified Wednesday for the prosecution about the process of gathering and testing evidence from George Floyd's vehicle and a squad car.
Chauvin Trial
April 8
As a freshman in the Minnesota Legislature, activist John Thompson said he doesn’t expect widespread popularity.

Activist turned Minnesota lawmaker 'unapologetic' about fighting racism in the shadow of Chauvin trial

Rep. John Thompson wants to use the legislative system to prevent another death in police custody.
Chauvin Trial
April 8
“I just want justice to be served,” said Roland Jackson, who looked up to check on the Derek Chauvin trial while getting some breakfast inside the

Mpls. defense attorneys offer legal takes, healing space during Chauvin trial

Lawyers with the Legal Rights Center are providing analysis and reactions throughout the livestreamed trial.
Local
April 8
Imam Sharif Mohamed consulted with Dr. Thomas Wyatt, who used a GPS compass app to find the location to place a qibla sticker in HCMC’s Emergency De

New prayer stickers in Hennepin Healthcare are a welcome message for Muslim patients

Hospital leaders and faith groups said the signs are about giving Muslims a space that's more inclusive and improves their health.
Coronavirus
April 7
Hennepin County will receive $240 million in federal funding for future COVID-19 expenditures,

Hennepin County receives additional $240M for COVID-19 expenses

One-fourth of last year's federal funding was spent on thousands of small-business grants.
Local
April 7
A Nation Guard humvee blocked the road leading to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Inauguration Day.

Charges: St. Cloud 'Boogaloo Bois' member planned attack on St. Paul Capitol

Michael Paul Dahlager, 27, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of possessing an illegal machine gun.
Local
April 7
The Minneapolis City skyline including City Hall seen from the back of the U.S. District Court. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Mond

Minneapolis voters will decide this fall whether to grant mayor more power

The chair of the Minneapolis Charter Commission called it the most significant question to come before voters in a century.
Local
April 7

Illinois man who livestreamed riot trip to Minneapolis pleads guilty to arson

Matthew Rupert was the first to be charged federally in the riots. He faces a minimum of five years in prison.
Local
April 7
Minneapolis police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found Wednesday in a South Side duplex.

Minneapolis police investigating suspicious death of woman found in South Side duplex

No arrests had been announced as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Chauvin Trial
April 7
BCA forensic scientist Breahna Giles testified Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapoli

Day 20 of Derek Chauvin trial: Scientists wrap up prosecution's witnesses for the day

Two scientists with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and a third scientist from a Pennsylvania lab rounded out the day's prosecution witnesses. Testimony concluded about 4:45 p.m., with proceedings set to resume Thursday.
Chauvin Trial
April 7
Philonise Floyd, left, and attorney Ben Crump, center, raised their fists in the air Tuesday as supporters outside the courthouse fence cheered them o

Trainers and use-of-force experts fault tactics used by Chauvin

Derek Chauvin's lawyer, Eric Nelson, pressed the claim that a hostile crowd distracted Chauvin and prevented a proper diagnosis or aid.
Local
April 7
Community organizer Joe Vital, who grew up in the East Phillips neighborhood, worries about pollution at the site. “It is an enviromental injustice

Some on Minneapolis council say they want to cancel water facility, sell site for urban farm

More City Council members want to give neighborhood a bigger say in land use
Chauvin Trial
April 7
Morries Hall, who was with George Floyd on May 25, has invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying.

Floyd's passenger emerges as complicated figure in Chauvin trial

Though Chauvin's attorney had told jurors that they would hear from passengers in the car who saw Floyd use drugs, Morries Lester Hall is avoiding testifying.
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