More than 40 arrested overnight amid unrest over Minnesota man shot by police

black lives matter

Published
April 13, 2021

More than 40 arrested overnight amid unrest over Minnesota man shot by police

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput promised a 'thorough yet expedited' review of the case with the hope that the office can have criminal charges drafted Tuesday or Wednesday.
Published
April 7, 2021

Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses

Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
Published
March 19, 2021

Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts

The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
Published
March 17, 2021

Two jurors dropped from George Floyd trial in wake of city’s settlement with family

The judge in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer makes the decision after questioning jurors about what they knew of the city's recent civil settlement and whether it would affect their ability to serve.
Published
March 8, 2021

Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now

A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
Published
March 5, 2021

3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Published
February 26, 2021

Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic

Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday's event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.
Published
February 23, 2021

Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities

A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.
Published
February 22, 2021

New investigation faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

Commissioned by the city of Aurora, the probe finds 'two contrasting stories' of what actually happened to the young Black man in August 2019.
Published
February 11, 2021

Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill

The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.