Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis City Council approves plan for George Floyd Square that allows transit access
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday evening approved a redesign plan for George Floyd Square, capping off years of planning, public input and debate.
The council voted 9-4 to move forward with a plan that was backed by Mayor Jacob Frey and allows for transit access through 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue.
Under the plan, Metro Transit service will be restored along Chicago Avenue, but no vehicle traffic will cross the location where George Floyd was murdered more than five years ago. The plan allows for the intersection to be closed for public gatherings and expands space for memorials and art.
“Thousands of voices shaped this plan, and today we turned years of work into real progress,” Frey said. “Approving the flexible open option means we are finally moving forward together.”
Earlier this year the City Council voted to explore a pedestrian-focused concept for the busy south Minneapolis intersection, a decision that was vetoed by Frey. Frey argued that nearby property owners opposed a pedestrian plan and would not approve it, which is required by state law. Still, the council voted in February to override his veto 9-4.
Months later, the council ultimately decided to approve the open street design plan, though some members expressed their frustration with the decision.
“This council has been put in a position where there is no will or ability for our mayor and our administration to move on any other plan,” said Ward 12 Councilmember Aurin Chowdhury at Thursday’s meeting. “There’s no will to do pedestrian mall from them.”
Council President Elliott Payne, Vice President Aisha Chughtai, along with councilmembers Jason Chavez and Robin Wonsley voted against the plan.
The council anticipates construction to begin in 2026.
Minneapolis, MN
New video shows moments before attack involving Turning Point USA contributor at Minneapolis anti-ICE protest
New video shared with WCCO shows the scuffle in which a reporter says she got hurt outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
The cases against three people arrested in that fight are now in the hands of the Hennepin County Attorney for potential charges.
A Justice Department official announced Sunday a federal investigation is being opened into an assault that allegedly occurred during a protest outside the Whipple Federal Building.
Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez said she was “brutally assaulted by multiple people” for filming and reporting on Saturday’s protest.
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon quote retweeted a post saying the FBI was investigating the alleged assault on Hernandez, writing “Correct.”
The newly obtained video, recorded by Derek Kosh and Oskar Quentin, shows what they say happened before the altercation seen in the widely circulated clip posted by Hernandez on X. They say it’s important people get the full exchange.
In one video, you can see Hernandez speaking to people in the crowd, at times smiling as she records.
In another angle, a woman wearing black tells Hernandez to leave. Not long after that, you see both women pushing and shoving one another to the ground.
Kosh and Quentin say Hernandez was assaulted and the video shows she was throwing punches, too. Both men say they released the video so the world could get a fuller understanding of what happened beyond the viral clip.
Saturday’s incident has gotten the attention of Vice President JD Vance, who has called for swift action against those responsible.
In a statement from the attorneys representing the people involved in the altercation say in part, “At this time, we do not know whether any formal charges have been brought against our client… Regarding the recent videos and statement by JD Vance, we cannot say anything, presuming there is an ongoing investigation.”
No charging decision has been announced.
A Minneapolis immigration officer has been charged with assault, marking a rare instance in which the state government has filed a lawsuit against an officer for actions taken while on duty. This case is drawing attention due to its implications for law enforcement accountability, particularly in relation to the use of force during immigration enforcement. While officers are typically shielded from lawsuits in the course of their duties, this case raises important questions about the boundaries of law enforcement conduct and the mechanisms for holding officers accountable for their actions.
A suspect has been charged after stealing a man’s car, dragging him down the street and fatally running him over in Minneapolis.
Gerald Nicolas Cepeda, 34, is facing one count of second-degree murder.
On Saturday, Minneapolis police responded to 18th Street and Chicago Avenue for a report of a man who was dragged by a car and was lying in the street.
Minneapolis police investigating fatal hit-and-run, no arrests made
Authorities found the man and provided life-saving measures, but he later died at the hospital.
According to court documents, surveillance video showed the man arriving in his white van in the area of Chicago and Franklin avenues while Cepeda was near the bus stop.
The man got out of his vehicle to talk to people on the sidewalk, which is when Cepeda ran over and jumped into the driver’s seat, the criminal complaint notes.
Court records say the man then ran back to his car and stopped Cepeda from shutting the door, but Cepeda drove away while the man was hanging onto the open door.
Cepeda drove for about two blocks, dragging the man’s body along, before quickly turning onto East 18th Street, causing the man to fall from the vehicle and be run over by the van.
Officers found the van a few blocks away with the keys still in the ignition, according to court documents.
The complaint states that witnesses on scene reported Cepeda and the man had a brief argument before Cepeda stole the car.
Cepeda was arrested on Tuesday and told authorities that he was “just playing a joke” and was going to bring the man’s vehicle back. He added that he did not know the man was killed as a result, court records note.
Court documents show that Cepeda had prior convictions for vehicle theft in 2024 and 2025.
His first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.
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