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George Floyd's death in May 2020 ignited a worldwide awakening on race and policing practices. This timeline highlights pivotal events from his killing to continuing policy changes in Minnesota.
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House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. Speaker Mike Johnson defied the skeptics within his ranks and muscled President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday.
A U.S. District Court judge ordered the immediate release of the University of Minnesota student who was detained by immigration officials in March, ruling that the detention violates his procedural due process rights under the Fifth Amendment.
Cleanup work continues at some Minnesota state parks — and could last into the Memorial Day weekend — in the wake of strong storms and gusty winds late last week.
Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecoming for first overall draft pick Paige Bueckers.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss its case against the city of Minneapolis that could have resulted in a federal consent decree and mandated reforms for the Minneapolis Police Department.
As attendees departed an event held by a Jewish advocacy organization in D.C. on Wednesday night, a shooter opened fire, killing two. Later, he chanted "free Palestine," D.C. police officials said.
Firefighters made continued progress battling the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires Tuesday, increasing containment figures and preventing the fires from spreading, despite strong winds.
Five years after George Floyd’s killing set off nights of destruction, vacant lots and broken buildings remain along Lake Street and other Minneapolis business districts. Some business owners say money woes and city zoning rules have made it hard to rebuild.
The Trust for Public Land ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities’ park systems using five categories: acreage, access, equity, investment and amenities. The Twin Cities are in the top 5 for 2025, but they ranked lower than last year.
A broader state and local government bill also makes changes barring polling places to be in a place where cannabis products are served or sold.
A federal program provides extra help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. Amid massive cuts to the federal government, the program's future is uncertain.
