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Author: H. Jiahong Pan

Featured / Local / National / News

New year, new George Floyd Square?

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

Will the new year bring Minneapolis a new George Floyd Square?

New year, new George Floyd Square? Read More
Local / News

Former Minneapolis police officer charged with assaulting Jaleel Stallings during 2020 unrest

December 28, 2022January 2, 2023 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday announced third-degree assault charges against a former Minneapolis police officer.

Former Minneapolis police officer charged with assaulting Jaleel Stallings during 2020 unrest Read More
Local / News

Staying warm in extreme cold 

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

The region has few options available for unsheltered people who need to stay warm, and most of those options are only available during the day. 

Staying warm in extreme cold  Read More
Featured / Local / News

​Kueng sentenced to 3.5 years in prison

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

J. Alexander Kueng, one of four former Minneapolis police officers convicted in aiding and abetting the manslaughter of George Floyd, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.

​Kueng sentenced to 3.5 years in prison Read More
Featured / Local / News

State police licensing board proposes tougher standards

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

A state body that licenses police officers may soon make changes to how background checks for officers are conducted.

State police licensing board proposes tougher standards Read More
Featured / Local / News

Metro Transit upgrades state’s busiest bus route

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

The D Line, which has been in the works for almost a decade, began running on Dec. 3. 

Metro Transit upgrades state’s busiest bus route Read More
Featured / Local / News

Driver shortage forces more Metro Transit service cuts

November 23, 2022December 4, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

Metro Transit is once again cutting service due to a lack of drivers.

Driver shortage forces more Metro Transit service cuts Read More
Featured / Local / News

Hennepin elects first Black sheriff—and other election results

November 9, 2022November 10, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

Dawanna Witt will become Hennepin County’s first Black sheriff, defeating contender Joseph Banks. 

Hennepin elects first Black sheriff—and other election results Read More
Local / News

Light rail route through North Mpls still unsettled

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - 1 Comment

‘People want to ride light rail, but they really don’t want to live that close to it.’

Light rail route through North Mpls still unsettled Read More
Featured / Local / News

Mayor Carter taps Axel Henry for St. Paul police chief

November 1, 2022November 2, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

‘I’m confident that Chief Axel Henry will uphold the highest level of service our community has come to expect as we work to move our capital city forward.’

Mayor Carter taps Axel Henry for St. Paul police chief Read More
Local / News

O’Hara moves closer to becoming next Minneapolis police chief

October 27, 2022November 7, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

At a public hearing on Oct. 26, councilmembers questioned O’Hara about his work and some public commenters expressed skepticism.

O’Hara moves closer to becoming next Minneapolis police chief Read More
Featured / Local / News

Third officer involved in George Floyd’s death pleads guilty; the last stands trial

October 24, 2022October 25, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

The state trial of one of the officers involved in killing George Floyd began this week as another officer involved accepted a plea deal. 

Third officer involved in George Floyd’s death pleads guilty; the last stands trial Read More
Featured / Local / News

Southside Post Office reopens after May 2020 unrest

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

The station reopened on October 11, just over two years after it and another Southside station were destroyed amid unrest days following George Floyd’s murder. 

Southside Post Office reopens after May 2020 unrest Read More
Local / News

Reconnect Rondo: more than just a land bridge

October 13, 2022October 21, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

‘I never would have dreamed that I’d have the opportunity to come back to my childhood neighborhood and provide this type of support.’

Reconnect Rondo: more than just a land bridge Read More
Featured / Local / News

St. Paul narrows police chief prospects to five

October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

The city of St. Paul has announced the names of five candidates who are being considered as the next St. Paul police chief. The public will have the opportunity to learn more about them this week. 

St. Paul narrows police chief prospects to five Read More
Local / News

Newark deputy mayor nominated for Mpls police chief

October 5, 2022October 6, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

Mayor Jacob Frey’s nominee for the next Minneapolis police chief pledged in a September 29 press conference to remake the city’s beleaguered police department into the ‘golden standard for policing’ across the nation.

Newark deputy mayor nominated for Mpls police chief Read More
Local / News

Open Streets gets rave reviews but insufficient funding

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - 1 Comment

‘Every year when I have these conversations with City officials, they’re always asking me how they can do less.’

Open Streets gets rave reviews but insufficient funding Read More
Featured / Local / News

MnDOT to rebuild I-94 through Twin Cities—or not

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan - 1 Comment

MnDot is considering the possibilities for I-94, the seven-mile stretch between Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis and Marion Street in St. Paul. 

MnDOT to rebuild I-94 through Twin Cities—or not Read More
Go Green / Local / News

Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

‘There’s a long history of toxic substances being in this community. We have an opportunity to change that.’

Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition Read More
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Featured / Local / National / News

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to three years in state case

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, one of the four involved in the murder of George Floyd was sentenced to three years in prison.

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to three years in state case Read More

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