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.

Following the death of George Floyd and everything that occurred afterwards, Minnesota sports figures question whether change has actually come.

The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration targets civil rights.

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.

A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday, as organizers hope to create a space for healing, reflection and a commitment to racial justice. The second annual Day of Remembrance began with an interfaith prayer in front of the Hennepin County Government Center.

Five years ago, the 8-minute, 46-second smartphone video of George Floyd ‘s murder upended the long frustrating campaign for racial equity. The recorded death by Minneapolis police tugged at people’s hearts, anger, and ultimately, their wallets.

With the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder approaching on Sunday (May 25, 2025), his first cousin Shareeduh McGee reflected on the significance of his death, saying, "if we don't have changes that become a cause of, changes that happen because of that huge loss", then Floyd's "death was in vain."

There's a group that has worked hard to preserve plywood murals in Minnesota from the movement sparked by George Floyd's death.

Even after nationwide protests following his nephew’s killing, and federal and state legislation banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants, police misconduct continues to be too high, Selwyn Jones said.

The upheaval in Golden Valley is just one example of the way Floyd’s murder shook thousands of police agencies nationwide.