George Floyd death: Judge orders one trial for all 4 Minneapolis ex-cops, case will stay in Minnesota

Pope Francis defended the protests against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death as a fight for “human dignity” — while blasting demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions in a new book that he authored during the Vatican’s lockdown. In the book “Let Us Dream,” the 83-year-old pontiff addressed the killing of Floyd, a Black man who died after a Minneapolis cop pressed his knee on his neck for several minutes.

coronavirus lockdown.In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them. But he also criticizes the forceful downing of historic statues during protests for racial equality this year as a misguided attempt to “purify the past.”The 150-page book, due out Dec.

Across several blocks in Minneapolis, at the site where George Floyd died in police custody almost six months ago sparking national outrage, roads remain closed. Mounds of snow have built up around the tents, street art, and bouquets of withered flowers memorializing Floyd's death.

President-elect Joe Biden is not the only one waiting for a smooth transition of power. Michelle Fischbach, the GOP congresswoman-elect for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, said she's heard nothing from Rep.

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Minnesota Gov.Tim Walz is expected to close bars, restaurants and fitness centers for four weeks beginning Friday as coronavirus cases and deaths reach record high numbers in the state, according to local reports. The Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday recorded 4,740 confirmed COVID-19 cases and nearly 70 deaths, the majority of which were recorded in long-term care of assisted living facilities -- a new record for the state.

dog after a court ordered the family pet be put down. Sanka, a six-year-old Japanese Akita, attacked two men in separate incidents outside owner John Dunsmore's home.Sheriff Ray Small issued a destruction order after Dunsmore, 29, admitted allowing the animal to be dangerously out of control.

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A Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shared his experience with "Fox & Friends" Friday, urging everyone to get it to save lives and return to normalcy before COVID-19 restrictions. Following Pfizer's promising trial results showing 90% effectiveness, experts are looking forward to the results of Moderna's late-stage trial, which had 30,000 participants, in the coming days.

A fiery crash shut both directions of a major interstate in Minnesota on Thursday as a snow squall was blasting across the state. The Minnesota State Patrol said the accident happened just before 9 a.m.

A Minnesota man who told police he’s a supporter of President Trump was accused of assaulting an elderly couple with a golf club after spotting them holding a Joe Biden sign at a street corner, according to officials and court papers. Witnesses called 911 after they saw Mark Anthony Ulsaker, a 50-year-old Lino Lakes resident, allegedly attack the couple Sunday in White Bear Lake and then drive away, according to a criminal complaint.

A college president in Minnesota offered Thursday to help cover the costs of bail for any student arrested during protests related to the 2020 presidential election.

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig has been re-elected to represent Minnesota’s 2nd District in what turned out to be a closely contested 2020 race.

Minnesota Republican congressional candidate Michelle Fischbach on Tuesday evening won the state's 7th District, ousting longtime Democratic Rep. Colin Peterson.

Minnesota Democratic Sen.Tina Smith on Tuesday won reelection by defeating Republican challenger Jason Lewis, Fox News projects. With 90% reporting, Smith had 48.81% of the vote, with Lewis at 43.52% -- a win for Democrats in the battleground state, which narrowly voted for then-Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Democratic Minnesota Sen.Tina Smith is running in her second race in two years as she faces a tight contest with Republican rival Jason Lewis. The senator previously served as chief of staff for Minneapolis Mayor R.T.

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Eight Minneapolis residents are suing the city council over a lack of police presence amid spikes in violent crime in the city, according to local news reports.  The residents are blaming the council's calls to defund the police after George Floyd's May 25 death and argue that the city has not said how many officers are currently on the ground to meet a minimum requirement for protecting residents, according to WCCO.