Minneapolis, George Floyd

Eight businesses around George Floyd Square sue Minneapolis for $49 million in losses for "city conduct"
A total of eight Minneapolis businesses near George Floyd Square have now filed lawsuits claiming major losses as a result of "city conduct."It was at that corner of 38th and Chicago in south Minneapolis that former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed Floyd,
Businesses near site of George Floyd killing sue Minneapolis, accusing police of ignoring ‘no-go zone’ violence
Businesses near site of George Floyd killing sue Minneapolis, accusing police of ignoring ‘no-go zone’ violence - City still debating future of intersection where Minneapolis police killed George Floy
8 businesses sue Minneapolis over the handling of George Floyd Square
Eight more businesses have sued the city of Minneapolis over its handling of the neighborhood where George Floyd was killed by police.
8 businesses near George Floyd Square file lawsuits against Minneapolis
Attorney Michael Healey represents all of the business owners in the suit. He told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS why his clients are seeking financial compensation.
Frustrated and confused: How George Floyd Square has sparked a city council vs. mayor debate
In a letter, the city council wrote, "George Floyd Square is not any other street in the city. The Council’s move is supported by community members who, for nearly five years, have been cultivating and re-imagining the space in a way that centers ongoing calls for justice."
City of Minneapolis being sued over lack of progress at George Floyd Square
Five years after the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis has failed to create George Floyd Square in a "timely and safe manner," according to a new lawsuit filed against the city by eight businesses near the Square.
What’s happening at George Floyd Square?
Unfortunately, the Mayor’s veto will only slow down progress and cause further delays into the future of George Floyd Square. Let’s honor the lives we’ve lost to police violence and get this right the first time.
Minneapolis City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto On George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey's previous veto, but the contentious debate over George Floyd Square continues.
Eight businesses sue Minneapolis over George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Five years after George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis has failed to create George Floyd Square in a “timely and safe manner,” according to a new lawsuit filed against the city by eight businesses near the Square. The plaintiffs are seeking $49 million, claiming lost income, employees, and a drop in property values.
8 businesses sue Minneapolis, saying city allowed activists, gangs to take over George Floyd Square
Eight more businesses have sued the city of Minneapolis over its handling of the neighborhood where George Floyd was killed by police, alleging their businesses were damaged when police stopped responding to the area,
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Minneapolis will explore pedestrian plan for George Floyd Square after council overrides mayor’s veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a study that explores turning the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a pedestrian mall.
BLM Plaza in DC dismantled after 5 years as bill threatens to withhold city’s funding
Bowser has said she doesn’t support the bill, known as H.R. 1774. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete, ...
DC crews begin 'reconstruction' of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Crews in D.C. started the 'reconstruction' of the Black Lives Matter Plaza on Monday, prompting temporary closures on 16th ...