George Floyd moved to Minnesota for a fresh start — an opportunity to better himself and to be a better father.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter were among those to issue statements on the anniversary.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released the following statement on Sunday, the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death:

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

Five years ago today, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after white police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee for 9 minutes and 29 seconds outside a corner store in Minneapolis. Floyd's death kicked off a global movement in response to anger at racial injustice and police brutality.

The Houston native's death sparked worldwide protests and a racial justice movement.

After George Floyd was killed, people from the right and left agreed that the act was unconscionable. Now, some conservatives are calling for the police officer responsible to be pardoned.

It was five years ago today when cop, Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd whose last moments alive were witnessed by millions as he uttered the words: 'I can't breathe'