Minnesota Today

A Hennepin County judge on Monday set bail for Derek Chauvin at $1.25 million without conditions, $1 million with conditions, as the ex-Minneapolis police officer made his first court appearance since being charged with murder in the killing of George Floyd.

Three other ex-officers have been charged with aiding and abetting in Floyd’s death and are being held on $1 million unconditional bail.

This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, June 8, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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Marny Xiong had been hospitalized for a month in critical condition, according to her family. She was 31. This is an MPR News morning update for June 8, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Some Minneapolis City Council members have backed dismantling the current police system, and are set to meet with community groups at Powderhorn Park on Sunday afternoon "to announce a historic commitment to building a new model for cultivating safety in our city (and) to transform the city’s approach to public safety." This is an MPR News update for June 7, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.

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The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 22 more coronavirus deaths, bringing the total number in the state to at least 1,170. The number of people sick with  COVID-19 who are being cared for in hospital intensive care units is down slightly from Friday. This is an MPR News update for June 6, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.

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Gov. Walz announced more easing of coronavirus restrictions in Minnesota starting on Wednesday. The state will allow indoor restaurant dining, more capacity at religious institutions and limited reopenings of pools, gyms and more. MPR News evening update for June 5, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The former officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck will appear in court on Monday. Bail was set yesterday for the other three officers accused of aiding and abetting. This is an MPR News morning update for June 5th, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Hundreds of family, friends, elected officials, celebrities and civil rights activists gathered Thursday at a Minneapolis chapel to honor George Floyd at the first of three memorial services for the man whose killing sparked protests across the nation and world.

As the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his killing sat in jail cells, speakers — whose words were broadcast live — remembered Floyd as a kind man who was always there for his family. They demanded justice.

“What we saw on that video was torture,” said attorney Ben Crump. “What we saw on that video was evil. So, America, we proclaim as we memorialize George Floyd, do not cooperate with evil. Protest against evil.”

This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday June 4, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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The memorial services to honor George Floyd will be held in three cities over six days, with a chance for mourners to pay their respects in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died — Houston, Raeford, N.C., and Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis memorial is set for Thursday at North Central University in Minneapolis. It’s a private, invitation-only event, according to a university representative. 

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday June 4, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday added a second-degree murder charge to the counts against ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. He also charged the three other officers fired in the incident.

“The investigation is ongoing. We are following the path of all the evidence, wherever it leads,” Ellison told reporters as he announced the charges and pleaded with the public for patience in the probe.

This is an MPR News evening update for June 3, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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The Minneapolis school board voted Tuesday night to end its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department, which had been scrutinized for years.

The district's recent budget put over $1 million toward funding 11 school resource officers.

Community members, some school leaders and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers had called for the district to cut ties with the police.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday June 3, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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