Minneapolis is preparing to clean up the former Third Precinct site and move its election operations there, while community members propose different ideas for the site.
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Community marks fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death with candlelight and fiery words
On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, a large crowd gathered at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis for a candlelight vigil.
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Techniques for Ecstasy: Alexandra Beaumont’s exhibit showcases joy as resistance
Alexandra Beaumont’s solo exhibition “Techniques for Ecstasy” celebrates the joy of dance through textile art, featuring photos from a disco house dance party and exploring the individual in the midst of a crowd.
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George Floyd: His death moved the world—but the community he died in is standing still
Four years later, George Floyd Square stands as a painful reminder of unfulfilled promises.
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‘MAMA!’ documentary aims to humanize the victims of police killings
Sofia Drai’s documentary, ‘MAMA!’ spotlights three Minnesota mothers who have lost their sons at the hands of law enforcement.
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Anissa Keyes provides spaces for Black mental wellness
Anissa Keyes has spent over a decade breaking down barriers to mental health services.
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MN public safety agencies reeling from weekend tragedy
After the fatal shooting of two police officers and a firefighter/SWAT paramedic in Burnsville, attention is being placed on the risks faced by first responders.
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Minneapolis shines a light on partners creating new opportunities with City support
Minneapolis is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragic events of George Floyd’s murder with a variety of rebuilding efforts.
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Northside dance champs receive congressional honor
Rep. Ilhan Omar recently presented national champions Dance City with a Congressional Proclamation.
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The eminent danger facing all of Black America
Many Black citizens have concerns about Trump’s promise of authoritarian rule, fearing a loss of more civil liberties and an uptick in racial tensions.
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Former officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd’s murder, stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd’s murder, has been hospitalized after prison stabbing.
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City Council reneges on Third Precinct proposal
‘What we need is officers back in the Third Precinct. We need to identify a location there.’
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Stanley Nelson’s doc ‘Sound of the Police’ dissects police in Black communities
The tragic killings by police of Amir Locke, George Floyd and Jamar Clark serve as the emotional core of the documentary “Sound of the Police,” now airing on Hulu.
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Former Minneapolis Police Chief reflects on 30-plus years of public service
‘I think that history and time will determine how I am defined in law enforcement, for 32 years and as chief for five of those years.’
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Last former MPD officer sentenced for George Floyd’s murder
The last of the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the murder of George Floyd has been sentenced four years and nine months.
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DOJ seeks community input about the future of MPD at upcoming listening sessions (updated)
The U.S. Department of Justice is continuing to host a series of meetings to center the voices of the community regarding MPD reforms.
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U.S. Postal Service reopens Longfellow office
‘Two years or three years is hard when you have no other way to send or receive your mail.’
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Community doubtful of real police reform despite DOJ investigation
The DOJ’s investigation found that Minneapolis police officers had engaged in patterns and practices of discriminatory policing.
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Community remembers, looks forward three years after George Floyd’s police killing
‘This year, I finally felt like we are taking the steps to move forward and heal.’
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Three years later George Floyd Square remains a work in progress
‘We don’t need people to only come to the Square when big events are happening or for photo ops. We need politicians to pass the George Floyd Act and to provide practical solutions for both businesses and social issues in the neighborhood.’