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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.
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CVS, Walgreens have wasted more vaccine doses than most states combined
wo national pharmacy chains that the federal government entrusted to inoculate people against COVID-19 account for the lion’s share of wasted vaccine doses, according to government data obtained by KHN.
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Revisiting the pros and cons of school choice
‘Why would a parent have a child in a school district that is not serving their kid’s needs?’
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Keys to police reforms—lessons learned from isolated success stories
Evaluating officers’ performance and rewarding them based on community-oriented activities could foster the support necessary for lasting reform.
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WATCH: President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress
President Biden marked his 99th day in office with a forward-looking speech that touched on a mix of issues. He also called on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Posted inCOVID-19, National, News
CDC eases outdoor masks requirements for fully vaccinated
The CDC announced on Tuesday that people who have been fully vaccinated can gather or conduct activities outdoors without wearing a mask except in certain crowded settings and venues.
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Chauvin verdict: opinions vary on police reform implications
Opinion remains divided on whether the Chauvin verdict represents cause for greater confidence in the criminal justice system for Blacks and other Communities of Color.
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Census results shift political power in Congress, presidential elections
New data from the 2020 U.S. census released April 26, 2021, indicates that starting in 2023—after the next congressional elections—seven states will have fewer seats in Congress than they do now, and six will have more.
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Protest at Washington County prosecutor’s office met by racial slurs
Protesters in front of the home of Washington County Prosecutor Peter Orput were met with racist hostility Sunday. They have been calling for the prosecutor to upgrade the charges against former officer Kim Potter.
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Chauvin conviction: the charges and sentencing considerations
Let’s break down the charges, the process going forward, and Derek Chauvin’s likely sentence.
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Attorney General Ellison reflects on Chauvin trial
‘They challenged law enforcement, and they couldn’t do anything,” continued Ellison. “Then they came and testified, which is also very hard. Two [witnesses] were still minors and the other two just slightly older. They are the real heroes.’
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Twin Cities activists join nationwide day of protest against police violence
The Twin Cities and cities across the nation, including Orlando, Spokane, Boston, Cincinnati, Baltimore, and Las Vegas, took part in National Day of Protest Against Police Violence.
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Chauvin guilty verdict victory tempered by the persistence of police violence
‘The media and powers that be will try to argue that the Floyd verdict shows that the justice system works. It doesn’t.’
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Digging deeper: the Justice Department investigation of Minneapolis police
The DOJ investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department will focus on patterns and practices of policing, not on an individual case.
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Daunte Wright laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, community activists, and families who have lost loved ones to police violence gathered to say goodbye to Daunte Wright.
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PHOTOS: The Chauvin guilty verdict—a historic day
It was a day that many will likely never forget. On April 20, 2021, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd.
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Gov. Walz calls for a moment of silence for Daunte Wright
Members of the family of George Floyd and local and national leaders are set to attend the funeral as the world mourns another young Black man killed by the police.
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Wright murder sparks statewide student walkout
Thousands of students participated in a statewide school walkout Monday afternoon April 19 protesting police violence.