Both the defense and prosecution have rested, and the jury in the State of Minnesota vs. Derek Chauvin trial is now beginning its deliberations. We will keep you informed on this process and when a verdict is reached.
This evening, Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and Mayor Carter held a press conference around their approach to the coming days. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/mngov/videos
Remember the mdc trial resource page at www.mplsdowntown.com/trial continues to include FAQs, helpful phone numbers and web links, maps, general downtown skyway and business updates, and more.
The City of Minneapolis’ trial resource page can be found at: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/trial-support-safety.
Operation Safety Net (OSN) continues to provide updates, and you can learn more on their website at https://safetynet.mn.gov/Pages/default.aspx or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Thanks for your continued partnership and support,
Steve Cramer
President & CEO
mpls downtown council & Mpls Downtown Improvement District