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Year in Review 2020: George Floyd s death sparked local community protest The May 25 killing of the St. Louis Park resident hit close to home for many local residents. Written By: Leah Ward | × Marchers take a knee and observe a moment of prayer June 2 on Oxford Street in Worthington. (Tim Middagh/The Globe) WORTHINGTON Innumerable opportunities for communities to stand together and support each other arose in 2020, not the least of which was a June 2 protest down Worthington s Oxford Street expressing outrage at the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Hundreds of Worthington and area residents gathered for the peaceful protest, many clad in white and brandishing signs that called for police reform and justice for Floyd. Protesters were joined by Worthington Police Chief Troy Appel and Capt. Nate Grimmius, Mayor Mike Kuhle, District 22 Sen. Bill Weber and District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton. ....
SHELDONâIt has almost been two years but Kelvin Francisco Rodriguez can still barely watch the video of his assault by a Worthington, MN, police officer and the officerâs friend. That incident left the 34-year-old Sheldon resident bleeding internally and with four broken ribs that punctured his liver and pancreas. The Minnesota ACLU filed suit in October 2019 on Rodriguezâs behalf and the city of Worthington recently settled the matter for $590,000 while also agreeing to make reforms to its police department. Changes include police officer aggression and resistance reports in cases; prohibiting warrior training; requiring Fair and Impartial Policing Training and offering officers incentives to learn a second language. ....