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'It actually happened. We actually got justice': Community members celebrate, share emotions after Chauvin found guilty

04/20/2021 11:35 PM

Hundreds gathered both downtown at the Hennepin County Government Center and at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, also known as George Floyd Square. KSTP reporters who were at both locations said the crowd erupted in cheers when the verdict was announced ...

Former U.S. Attorney explains what's ahead in Derek Chauvin's sentencing

In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, stands after the verdict is read in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Standing next to him are attorneys Eric Nelson, left and Amy Voss.

Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in George Floyd's death

Derek Chauvin is handcuffed and led out of court after the guilty verdict was read in court on April 20, 2021.

Family of George Floyd reacts to guilty verdict in Chauvin trial

Reaction: Derek Chauvin convicted on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd

Biden to America after Floyd verdict: 'We can't stop here'

President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the White House in Washington, after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott speaks at a press conference on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Brooklyn Center lifts overnight curfew

The curfew was in place from 11 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday....

Hitting latest vaccine milestone, Biden pushes shots for all

In this March 11, 2021, file photo, President Joe Biden holds up his face mask as he speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a prime-time address from the East Room of the White House in Washington. The U.S. is meeting President Joe Biden’s latest vaccine goal of administering 200 million COVID-19 shots in his first 100 days in office, as the White House steps up its efforts to inoculate the rest of the public.

Watertown man convicted in murder of 39-year-old St. Paul man

AG resolves lawsuit with New Prague bar and restaurant that violated executive orders

St. Patrick's Tavern and Restaurant in New Prague.

Blue Door Pub won't reopen original St. Paul location

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington. Biden said Tuesday that he is

Biden praying for 'the right verdict' in Chauvin trial

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was "praying the verdict is the right verdict" in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. He said he believed the case, which has gone to the jury and put the nation on edge, was "overwhelming." ...

Mondale remembered as effective policymaker, public servant

In this Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1984, file photo, a sign-waving crowd cheers Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale, right, as he delivers a campaign address at Victory Hall in the Milwaukee suburb of Cudahy, Wis. Campaign workers estimated 1,500 people packed the hall with another 1,000 outside. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday, April 19, 2021. He was 93.

Jury to deliberate on a verdict in Chauvin trial

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin listen to Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill read instructions to the jury before closing arguments, Monday, April 19, 2021, in the trial of Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Verdict reached in trial of Derek Chauvin, to be announced shortly

Defense attorney Eric Nelson and former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on April 19, 2021.

Feds consider how to respond after verdict in Chauvin trial

President Joe Biden meets with members of congress to discuss his jobs plan in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 19, 2021.

MDH: 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,189 new cases

Officers responded to the 5100 block of Dupont Avenue North at about 2:16 a.m. after receiving 911 reports of the sound of shots fired in the area.

1 dead in early-morning shooting in north Minneapolis

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson gives closing arguments as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Monday, April 19, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Chauvin defense attorney asks for a mistrial, citing prosecutorial misconduct, publicity

Northeast Minneapolis church heavily damaged after fire

According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, firefighters were called just before 7 p.m. to the 2200 block of Fifth Street Northeast on the report of a fire at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish ...

Man arrested, charged following shooting that injured 2 National Guard members in Minneapolis

According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Andrew Thomas has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm ...

This image shows a bullet hole in a National Guard vehicle after shots were fired Sunday morning in north Minneapolis.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

Former Vice President Walter Mondale died Monday at the age of 93, according to a statement from his family ...

In an Oct. 30, 2012, file photo, former Vice President Walter Mondale, a former Minnesota senator, gestures while speaking at a Students for Obama rally at the University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday, April 19, 2021. He was 93.

Local

Blue Door Pub won't reopen original St. Paul location

A social media post from the popular restaurant late Monday states that after being open for more than 12 years at this particular location, it will not reopen its doors...

Minnesota Sports

Olson, Moreland homers back Manaea six-hitter, A's top Twins in Game 1

Matt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaea's shutout and the Athletics slugged past the depleted Minnesota Twins 7-0 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader for Oakland's ninth straight victory...

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson (28) is congratulated by Elvis Andrus after hitting a grand slam home run against the Minnesota Twins during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Politics

EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden climate summit

The European Union reached a tentative climate deal that is intended to make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050, with member states and parliament agreeing on new carbon emissions targets on the eve of a virtual summit hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden...

In this file photo, President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington.

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