Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street.

Angela Harrelson was Floyd’s closest relative in Minnesota. She’s dedicated the past five years to gathering community so that we may never forget.

The racial reckoning spurred by George Floyd's murder got the public's attention about possible progress in ending wealth disparities. A Black-led Minnesota foundation says hope may have faded for some,

Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to get President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, as his administration moves to end federal policing oversight.

Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis. Footage of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes sparked protests across Minnesota and the globe. Here are some events in the Twin Cities memorializing the anniversary of Floyd’s death: ©2025 The Minnesota Star Tribune.