FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Nine minutes and 29 seconds of silence. It’s part of how both children and adults are paying their respects to George Floyd at Island Park in Fargo, one year after he was killed. “It’s a way to remind people that we don’t forget and we still fighting to make people being aware of racism and how…
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) — After the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright last month in Brooklyn Center, the city council has approved a number of policing changes as part of a resolution proposed last week by the mayor. The new resolution creates a new public safety department with unarmed civilian traffic enforcement and a mental health response division….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Talks of police reform and racial equity are on the minds of many following the murder conviction of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin. Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, who has served on various forces for more than 30 years, says reform is simply part of the progression of law enforcement. “In order for us to be…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz plans to convene a special legislative session to push for police reform and accountability on July 13. Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have previously shown support for the Minnesota People of Color and Indigenous Caucus’ police reform recommendations as well as the Attorney General’s Police-Involved Deadly Force Encounters Working Group. The proposals from…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – Interim Chief Jerry Boyer and Montana State University-Billings Police Chief Denis Otterness got the chance to hear the community voice their concerns. Some of the questions included Having more diversity in law enforcement, police reform and even their talking about their favorite hobbies. Police reform and diversity have become a priority in many conversations between city…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is holding a press conference to discuss passing strong police reform and accountability measures during Minnesota’s special legislative session. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, legislators and public safety officials. KVRR will stream the conference on…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to announce executive actions on police reform Tuesday in response to growing calls for action in the wake of George Floyd’s death and other black Americans. Senate Republicans are also preparing a package of policing changes, a sudden shift for the Republican Party, demonstrating how quickly widespread protests over police brutality and racial injustice are transforming national…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)–On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders will roll out a police reform bill that will be the focus of the special session that starts Friday. The proposed changes to policing include use of force, funding for alternatives to policing and greater police oversight. The bill was drafted in response to the killing of George Floyd,…
