Chauvin's release triggered two nights of protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Gov. Tim Walz mobilized National Guard troops and state law enforcement officers to help keep the peace.

"Taking that video, I think many folks know, is maybe the only reason that Derek Chauvin will go to prison," Walz said. The impact of Frazier's video extended far beyond Chauvin's case.

Jul. 7—By Ryan Faircloth and Allison Kite, The Minnesota Star Tribune (TNS) MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz on Monday gave his strongest signal yet that he intends to seek a third consecutive term ...