Minneapolis remembers George Floyd
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People will gather in what is known as George Floyd Square on Sunday to reflect on the police murder of George Floyd.
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Former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says he wishes he had moved faster to change the culture of his department before the murder of George Floyd, which happened five years ago Sunday.
A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday, as organizers hope to create a space for healing, reflection and a commitment to racial justice. The second annual Day of Remembrance will begin with an interfaith prayer in front of the Hennepin County Government Center.
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The May 29 conversation will draw a line between the Robinsons, subjects of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s podcast “Ghost of a Chance,” and George Floyd’s murder.
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When Brian O’Hara arrived in Minneapolis as the new chief of police in 2022, he found a department that was "decimated" amid backlash after the killing of George Floyd.
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Minneapolis resident Sahra Nur received a 51-month prison sentence for her involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme that misused federal child nutrition funds during the pandemic. She also must pay over $5 million in restitution.
The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of the plan just days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing.
The Office of Latine Achievement originally faced 70% cuts as the district deals with a steep deficit. Now both OLA and a similar program serving Black students will each lose a third of their budget.
Minneapolis weather forecast indicates a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures rising gradually through the week.