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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest

June 10, 2020

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)–Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned. Sources familiar with the scuttled negotiations say it would have been a “universal deal” that would have included state…

Governor Tim Walz orders moment of silence for George Floyd

The moment of silence will begin at 11 a.m.

June 9, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is asking Minnesotans to spend eight minutes and 46 seconds in silence to honor George Floyd on Tuesday. The moment of silence will begin at 11 a.m. to mark the start of Floyd’s funeral service in Texas. Walz said, “The world watched in horror as George Floyd’s humanity was taken away from him. We will…

Ex-Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death to make 1st court appearance Monday

Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

June 8, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)–Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will make his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe. Of the four former officers involved in Floyd’s death, Chauvin was the senior most officer and faces…

The F-M Community Comes Together To Celebrate “OneFargo”

The celebration featured a special performance by the Native American group the Buffalo River Dancers.

June 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Hundreds of people from the F-M community came together in a peaceful celebration that involved food, dance and unity. The celebration was to honor George Floyd, Breanna Taylor and all the other lives lost at the hands of police. The organizers also celebrated having lead successful conversations with city leaders, law enforcement and other officials about…

OneFargo celebration shares an open dialogue on race

June 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The two plus hour One Fargo event brought several hundred people to Island Park. Those who attended followed the organizers request and left the protest at home. The event started with some local musicians singing some tunes for the crowd. It was followed by some words from the organizers asking those who brought flowers to give them…

OneFargo Event is underway, crowd is listening to speakers

June 5, 2020

Site Staff,

Large crowd has come out to Island Park for the OneFargo celebration. The group will NOT be protesting. They will be remembering George Floyd and engaging in discussion about what can be done to create change in the F-M community. pic.twitter.com/1mcXfr0UXF — Kathryn Gallo (@kathryntgallo) June 5, 2020 FARGO, ND — A large crowd has come out to Island Park…

State Representative Ruth Buffalo Says George Floyd Death “Opened A Lot Of Wounds”

Buffalo has reached out to city leaders, law enforcement and organizers to start having these discussions.

June 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- State Representative Ruth Buffalo says the death of George Floyd was heartbreaking and it’s something many Native Americans in North Dakota could resonate with. “Many of our communities are struggling to survive. Who live in poverty, and who experience high rates of racial profiling. And there is the very strong, thick, lack of trust that exists across our…

“Is anyone listening to us cry?” Protesters march in Grand Forks

June 4, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Hundreds of protesters took to the streets over the death of George Floyd. “Sandra Bland, the Castiles and the list goes on and on and is anybody listening to us? Is anyone listening to us cry? All we want is justice,” Larry Hampton of Grand Forks said. Protests organizers and Grand Forks Police walked side by…

OneFargo Celebration will be at Island Park

June 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (June 4, 2020) – Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Cass County leaders, Fargo Police, Fargo Public Schools and members of the Fargo Human Relations Commission have engaged in substantial dialogue yesterday and today with the organizers of Friday’s planned events. Organizers have modified their original plans of a sit-in at City Hall. Today, these organizers and City leaders…

WATCH LIVE: Memorial service for George Floyd to be held at 1 p.m.

June 4, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.–A memorial service for George Floyd is being held in Minneapolis at 1 p.m. The service is expected to last two hours. Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will be in attendance. KVRR will stream the memorial on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: George Floyd, MEMORIAL SERVICE