A sweeping new report estimates Operation Metro Surge inflicted nearly $700 million in economic damage on Minneapolis, with businesses losing $445 million in revenue, workers losing $152 million in wages and three people dead, as Daniel Hernandez prepares to close his third Colonial Market.
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Minneapolis council members back arresting federal agents who violate law
Minneapolis City Council members Jason Chavez, Elliot Payne, and Robin Wonsley said Nov. 14 that local police could, and should, arrest federal agents if they fail to identify themselves or wear face coverings. Their comments come as the city prepares to negotiate a new police contract, set to expire in December. Members of the Minnesota […]
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Minneapolis pastor decries broken public safety promises
Rev. Jerry McAfee disrupted a Minneapolis City Council meeting after a proposal to transfer $1.25M in violence prevention funding from the city to Hennepin County, sparking tensions and accusations of corruption.
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Council nixes city plan for George Floyd Square
The City Council voted to refer back to committee the city’s recommended proposal for George Floyd Square, opting for a pedestrian plaza open only to emergency vehicles and local traffic, in order to address community concerns.