The tragedy in Minneapolis hit particularly close to home for the nearly 9,000 members of the Boston Scientific team who live and work there.
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Gov. Walz, House, Senate leaders announce sweeping police accountability, reform legislative priorities
The proposals support use of force reform, funding for alternatives to policing, and greater police oversight.
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Watch ‘Just Mercy,’ ‘13th’ and more for free
In an effort to educate viewers about the topic of systemic racism, ‘Just Mercy’ and ‘Selma’ and the documentary ’13th’ are being offered for free.
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Free COVID-19 testing for protesters, community members at Sabathani and other sites
The State of Minnesota is offering COVID-19 testing to people living in the communities impacted by recent large gatherings in the Twin Cities. area.
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MPD Chief Arradondo announces suspension of police union negotiations
Minneapolis Police Chief announced that the MPD would immediately suspend contract negotiations with the police federation.
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George Floyd laid to rest with monumental homegoing
After three memorial services in three states, George Floyd was laid to rest in grand fashion Tuesday at Foundation of Life Church in Houston, Texas.
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Protesters brutalized across the nation; slave trader statue tossed in river in England & more
A roundup of news stories that may have missed your radar
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The MSR to host ‘Call To Action: Police & Protests’ Virtual Town Hall on June 10
Tune in at 2 pm to join in the conversation.
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Court orders MPD to make immediate changes, including ban of chokeholds
Hennepin County Judge signed court order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Hennepin County Court today approved the proposed court order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) that requires the Minneapolis Police Department to implement initial structural changes, as part of MDHR’s ongoing civil rights investigation. The court has the power to […]
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Coronavirus: How to be as safe as possible in your house of worship
To keep congregations safe, religious services must take a different approach.
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Lake Street, Minnehaha post offices relocate, Mpls loop station opens
USPS has resumed full delivery to customers impacted by the recent events. But due to fire damage, some Minneapolis locations have relocated while others have opened.
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PHOTOS: Family, leaders, and celebrities remember George Floyd
The June 4 service was at once a rallying cry for justice, as well as an opportunity for healing and personal reflections about the man whose death at the hands of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day has rocked the nation.
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State, City of Minneapolis agree on immediate changes to ban chokeholds, reform MPD policies
Governor Tim Walz announced next steps in the civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd.
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Suzanne Fuller Burks named executive director of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) has announced the selection of Suzanne Fuller Burks as its new executive director.
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WATCH: Obama virtual town hall: ‘Make leaders uncomfortable’
During the virtual event, Obama weighed in on the social unrest following George Floyd’s death and the nation’s history of protest.
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The Sheridan Story gives a helping hand after riots
This past weekend, the Sheridan Story gave bags of food away in various locations.
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Gov. Walz extends nighttime curfew through Thursday night
Gov. Tim Walz today extended the temporary nighttime Minneapolis and St. Paul curfew through Friday morning to provide safety for Minnesota residents.
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Charges against former officer Chauvin upgraded to 2nd-degree murder; remaining officers charged in fatal arrest of George Floyd
Charges against former police officer Derek Chauvin has been changed from third-degree murder to second-degree murder and charges have been filed against the remaining officers in the death of George Floyd.
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Walz Administration files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department
The MN Department of Human Rights will begin an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department related to the death of George Floyd.
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George Floyd memorial, funeral services announced (updated)
A memorial service will be held in Minneapolis on Thursday from 1-3 pm.