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Senior Mpls. officer questions Chauvin's kneeling on George Floyd

The first week of Derek Chauvin's murder trial ended Friday with testimony from the Minneapolis Police Department's most senior officer. Lt. Richard Zimmerman said the force used by Chauvin and other officers was “uncalled for” to subdue someone in handcuffs. Also, fire danger continues for most of Minnesota. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, April 2, 2021. Hosted by Perry Finelli. Theme music by Gary Meister.