‘We wanted it so that police were not the only option for people in need.’
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Rondo Community Land Bridge seeks community input
The Rondo Community Land Bridge is knocking on the door of Minnesota’s prospective future.
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The latest: from aggravating factors to federal indictments
Four former Minneapolis police officers have been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights, while the state trial for the three other officers has been continued to March 2022.
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Gov. Walz signs Healthy Start Act into law to support the health of incarcerated mothers and children
‘Every child deserves a healthy start. We listened to incarcerated moms on how we could support them…’
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Homelessness grows as globalization boosts housing costs
The median sales price for homes in cities from Minneapolis to Miami to Manhattan has increased by more than 50% since the onset of the Great Recession in 2008.
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Following CDC guidance, Gov. Walz announces end to statewide mask mandate
A milestone in the fight against COVID-19 in the U.S. was reached on Thursday as the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans can resume activities without wearing a mask.
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Trial for former MPD officers charged in George Floyd’s death delayed until 2022
The state trial for former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng in the killing of George Floyd has been pushed back to March 7, 2022.
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MSR interviews Target CEO Brian Cornell
Target CEO Brian Cornell talks to the MSR about the company’s push for diversity and inclusion.
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Civilian review of police: Why has it failed?
Derek Chauvin has had a long history of complaints, many of which went without discipline from the department.
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Judge will consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin due to ‘particular cruelty’ and other aggravating factors
Judge Peter Cahill will consider four aggravating factors when sentencing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd.
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Early issues of Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder now available online via the Minnesota Historical Society
The digitized Minneapolis Spokesman, St. Paul Recorder, and Twin City Herald newspapers will also be made available in Chronicling America, the Library of Congress’s online newspaper website.
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City committee acts on health, public safety issues
On May 6 the Minneapolis Public Health & Safety Committee met to discuss three pressing discussion items and approved eight items for consent.
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Pretext traffic stops under fire
In a pretext traffic stop, a police officer stops someone for a minor traffic offense so that they can investigate them for a worse offense that they don’t yet have evidence for.
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Gov. Walz announces timeline to end state COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Tim Walz announced a three-step timeline to end nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions.
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A new trial for Chauvin is not likely to be granted—Here’s why
Derek Chauvin’s defense has filed a motion for a new trial, citing juror misconduct, but Judge Peter Cahill is unlikely to grant the motion due to lack of specific evidence.
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Prosecutor under pressure to add murder charges against officer who killed Daunte Wright
‘She needs to be charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.’
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Deluxe supports small Black-owned businesses through Hulu TV series
The businesses selected for this season are all Black-owned and based in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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St. Paul mayor, city council clash over proposed development
‘We are doing exactly what they did in the 1960s. $1,100 for a studio is too much for this community.’
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Derek Chauvin’s attorney files motion for a new trial
Two weeks after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd, his attorney has filed a motion for a new trial.
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Gov. Walz calls on legislature to pass summer learning package
The plan aims to help students catch up after a year of unprecedented learning disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic.