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MATTHEWS: Mecklenburg County could learn from Minnesota ICE drawdown

February 19, 2026 Stacey Matthews

Some of the most intense scenes and confrontations since the Trump administration began its immigration enforcement operations last year have happened in blue cities and states where there is little to no cooperation allowed between […]

SHAPIRO: Democrats’ response to Minneapolis chaos could be to their detriment

February 6, 2026 Ben Shapiro

The unrest surrounding federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis did not arise by accident. It is the product of a combustible mix: deliberate obstruction by Democratic officials, wall-to-wall legacy media coverage and two tragic incidents that […]

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George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in his memory

May 25, 2021 Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Members of George Floyd’s family and others joined protesters and citizens in Minneapolis for a march that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s death. Hundreds […]

MATTHEWS: Mob rule is becoming a bane to America’s existence

April 21, 2021 Stacey Matthews

When tragedy occurs in this country, whether it be a mass shooting or an officer-involved death, there is a tendency on the left to rush to judgment before all the facts are known and to […]

Chauvin guilty on all charges following death of George Floyd

April 20, 2021 The Associated Press

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The jury reached its verdict Tuesday after deliberating about 10 hours over two days in a […]

Did mask hamper Chauvin’s image at murder trial?

April 19, 2021 Stephen Groves, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin removed his mask in court Monday for only the second time during his murder trial in George Floyd ‘s death. For much of the rest of the […]

Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd

April 13, 2021 The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because of his frantic resistance, a use-of-force expert testified for the defense Tuesday, contradicting a parade of authorities from both […]

Courtroom technology on display in Chauvin trial

April 11, 2021 Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

CHICAGO — The foundation of the case against the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd is a mountain of video evidence, but presenting that to jurors isn’t as easy as pushing play. […]

Judge limits evidence, refuses to move trial in Floyd death

March 20, 2021 Steve Karnowski and Amy Forliti, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge said Friday he won’t delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death over concerns that a $27 million settlement for Floyd’s family could […]

Key players in trial of ex-officer charged in Floyd’s death

March 9, 2021 Amy Forliti, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Jury selection began Monday for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. Derek Chauvin’s trial, which is expected to last weeks, will be overseen by an […]