Corporations fail to honor pledges to Black media
'They don’t care enough about our community to be honest about it, and they know that nobody’s going to call ...
Tag: George Floyd
Why the Mpls effort at police reform failed
The vote should not be seen as evidence that Minneapolis residents are content with city policing
Normandale College hosts journalists, artists inspired by George Floyd uprising
Normandale Community College Art Gallery’s 'Freedom of the Press' exhibit featuring independent journalist Georgia Fort runs until November 12.
Frey, Carter win reelection; Mpls. voters reject measure to replace police department (updated)
The measure to replace the MPD with a public safety department was ultimately rejected by voters by a 56-44% vote.
More guns, pandemic stress, and a police legitimacy crisis created a homicide spike in 2020
Homicide rates in the U.S. spikes by almost 30% in 2020 according to FBI figures.
No one charged in shotgun killing
'I think this guy should’ve been charged because it was overkill for him to shoot my son multiple times with ...
MN Legislature fails to deliver significant police reform
Last year, legislators passed some police reforms measures after the murder of George Floyd, but much of the police reform ...
Local legal expert and activist respond to Chauvin verdict
'From a legal perspective, my prediction was 15 to 20 years...'
Chauvin’s sentencing not surprising, but there were unexpected, troubling moments
To see these uninformed and gratuitous conclusions in a sentencing memo is an indication that, although Chauvin was convicted, we ...
WORD ON THE STREET | Reflections on the Chauvin sentence
After the sentence was handed down, the MSR took to the streets and asked community members: What are your thoughts ...
AG Ellison: ‘We must end the cycle of inaction and act for accountability and justice’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calls on legislators, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community to act
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to serve 22.5 years in prison for the murder and manslaughter ...
WATCH: Derek Chauvin sentencing for the murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced in court today at 1:30 pm for the murder of George ...
MSR exclusive: an interview with Jerry Blackwell
The MSR recently had the opportunity to chat with attorney Jerry Blackwell, a key member of the State’s prosecution team ...
Chauvin likely to do significant prison time
In my opinion, Cahill’s memo on the aggravating factors is a clear signal that the judge will depart upward.
Police reform still in limbo one year after Floyd murder
Many cities across the country are working to introduce reforms on the state and local level to effect change in ...
Darnella Frazier honored with Pulitzer Prize special citation
The Pulitzer Prize Board announced on Friday that Darnella Frazier would be awarded a special Pulitzer Prize for her courageous ...
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for expansion of federal oversight into Minnesota police practices
Rep. Ilhan Omar pens open letter that DFLers signed off on calling for broader federal investigation of MN law enforcement.
Corporations, nonprofits and private donors join to help rebuild small businesses
Donations to the fund will be used specifically to help small businesses along the Lake Street corridor, West Broadway, and ...
City of Minneapolis’ attempted reopening of George Floyd Square met with opposition
Memorial gatekeepers and the City of Minneapolis remain at odds about when and how to open up George Floyd Square.
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