Construction begins on George Floyd Square
After years of public debate and planning, construction began Monday morning on the redevelopment of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
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After years of public debate and planning, construction began Monday morning on the redevelopment of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Monday marked six years since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis. People gathered at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, also known as George Floyd Square, throughout the day to remember and celebrate his life.
People in Minneapolis took part in the Day of Remembrance to honor George Floyd on Friday, nearly six years after his death.
Staff with the City of Minneapolis are moving forward with a recommendation to give development rights for the Peoples' Way, located at George Floyd Square, to the Minnesota Agape Movement, officials said.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is facing a newer batch of conduct complaints, and he believes many of them are directly related to Operation Metro Surge.
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder.
The family of Renee Good, the woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer one week ago, is now being represented by the firm that also represented George Floyd's family.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday evening approved a redesign plan for George Floyd Square, capping off years of planning, public input and debate.
Tou Thao, one of the four police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd, was released from prison on Monday.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
J. Alexander Kueng's attorney argues his continued supervision "serves no purpose ... and is a waste of a precious correctional asset."
Five years ago, WCCO's Mike Max went to the streets of Minneapolis to cover the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd. Here's a look back.
In 2022, we brought together police chiefs for a candid conversation about policing and use of force as part of a WCCO special. Jennifer Mayerle sat down with the departments recently to talk about the State of Policing today, 5 years after the events of 2020.
Heaviness was palpable at Floyd's memorial Sunday, as visitors held back tears, while others took a quiet moment to reflect and pray.
Minneapolis Jacob Frey, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and other members of congress all released statements reflecting on the last five years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police.
Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
It's an intersection known across the world, 38th and Chicago where George Floyd was murdered five years ago. The intersection was filled with people on Saturday and a street festival took over the space to honor his memory.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday.
Here's how the area around George Floyd square is doing nearly five years after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, sparking worldwide calls for justice and police reform.
There's a group that has worked hard to preserve plywood murals in Minnesota from the movement sparked by George Floyd's death.
It's been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in south Minneapolis. Now the city is working to make sure the stories of how so many were impacted live on through a new project.
Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd into a pedestrian plaza after the City Council on Thursday overrode the mayor's veto of the project.
Councilmembers will decide on Thursday if they are ready to move forward on a plan for the square that's taken into account extensive community input.
Minneapolis resident Davis Moturi was shot outside his home in 2024. The shooting happened after more than a year of harassment and 38 calls to 911. A lawsuit filed earlier this month claims the couple that sold him and his wife their south Minneapolis home didn't protect them.
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Schools in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are ending the year on a high note after a tumultuous time during Operation Metro Surge.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
About 28 cities submitted their interest to U.S. Soccer as part of the bidding process. Minneapolis was chosen as one of the 14 finalists.
Minneapolis resident Davis Moturi was shot outside his home in 2024. The shooting happened after more than a year of harassment and 38 calls to 911. A lawsuit filed earlier this month claims the couple that sold him and his wife their south Minneapolis home didn't protect them.
Schools in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are ending the year on a high note after a tumultuous time during Operation Metro Surge.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
About 28 cities submitted their interest to U.S. Soccer as part of the bidding process. Minneapolis was chosen as one of the 14 finalists.
The University of Minnesota has renamed the sports complex at its Minneapolis campus from Williams Arena to The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an exploding population of mayflies could cause serious trouble for drivers in southeast Minnesota.
It'll also be the warmest day for a while, with plenty of sunshine and temps possibly entering the 80s. After that, we'll enter a stretch of low 70s.
Two men on a Minnesota trail helped rescue a missing woman who had been stuck in the mud for three days.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Politicians are pointing fingers as the state grapples with an ongoing fraud crisis. Right now, Medicaid providers are trying to navigate getting recertified and paid.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's family released a statement Thursday afternoon addressing Vance Boelter's change of plea in federal court, saying that "there is not justice when our family and our state will never truly heal."
The state-level case against Vance Boelter — the man who pleaded guilty in federal court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses — will continue, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Thursday afternoon.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
About 28 cities submitted their interest to U.S. Soccer as part of the bidding process. Minneapolis was chosen as one of the 14 finalists.
The University of Minnesota has renamed the sports complex at its Minneapolis campus from Williams Arena to The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Committed to staging a legitimate competition for their starting quarterback position, at least during this less-urgent part of the offseason, the Vikings have divided the time in drills with the first team between Kyler Murray and incumbent J.J. McCarthy. That's the way they'll start training camp next month, too.
Ahead of the 2026 Special Olympics games, some young Special Olympians had an awesome Thursday on the court with the Minnesota Lynx.
Hundreds of concessions workers at Target Field say they're planning a strike starting next week, when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to play the Minnesota Twins.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Twin Cities residents could see some rain showers on Friday night before a breezy Saturday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Showers and storms could develop around dusk Friday and continue overnight.
Friday evening will be mostly sunny, breezy and dry, but storms may develop later.
Friday will feature more sunshine, which will help to temporarily warm us up compared to Thursday.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Twin Cities residents could see some rain showers on Friday night before a breezy Saturday.
From tragedies to triumphs, Frank Vascellaro has brought us Minnesota's biggest stories for two decades. WCCO reporters and anchors share some of their best memories of the seasoned journalist.
When you sell your house, do you have to tell the buyers you have a terrible neighbor? Davis Moturi thinks so. His neighbor is accused of shooting him. Moturis says the people who sold him the house should have raised a red flag. As Reg Chapman reports, a new lawsuit blames those sellers for his "living nightmare."
Area schools are starting summer break on a high note. In Columbia Heights, the year is ending after a tumultuous time during Operation Metro Surge. As WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle reports, the school year in the community finished with celebration and tears.
Showers and storms could develop around dusk Friday and continue overnight.