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Tom Crann
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May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread
State health officials said Thursday said they are expecting a spike in coronavirus cases stemming from massive protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the death of George Floyd.
Frey: Charge cop who restrained Floyd; state leaders vow action
“If you had done it, or I had done it, we would be behind bars right now,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said of the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Chief Medaria Arradondo urged respectful protests. State officials vowed a thorough probe.
May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise
State health leaders are paying close attention to the daily intensive care counts, a key metric, as they work to manage the spread of the disease so it doesn’t overwhelm the state’s health care system.
Man dies in MPD custody, 4 cops fired; protesters, police clash
Protests turned violent Tuesday night in Minneapolis as anger over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody, spilled out onto city streets. On Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for the officer who restrained Floyd to be charged.
Poll: Walz approval at 65 percent, most support vote by mail
A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll shows nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans approve of the job Gov. Tim Walz is doing. And 59 percent say they support allowing every Minnesota voter to be sent a ballot to vote by mail in November.