‘What we need is officers back in the Third Precinct. We need to identify a location there.’
Minneapolis
Posted inLocal & State, News
The debate over police officers in schools
What has made school resource officers such a hot-button issue is that community members are divided on the use of SROs, regardless of the change in language.
Posted inArts + Culture, Movies, Television
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.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Upcoming Minneapolis City Council candidate forums
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis is co-sponsoring fall forums with local community groups.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis NAACP honors Black brilliance (photos + video)
On Saturday evening, September 16, at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, the Minneapolis NAACP held a “Night of Black Brilliance” celebration at its Freedom Fund gala.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mayor Frey taps Chief Judge Todd Barnette as community safety commissioner nominee
Mayor Frey selects Chief Judge Todd Barnette as nominee for community safety commissioner.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Route to nowhere? Plans call for the Blue Line to end in northern Brooklyn Park, except there’s nothing there
The Blue Line extension would take riders from downtown Minneapolis to the middle of nowhere.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Surge in encampment evictions
‘There should just be more things out there for the homeless.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mayor’s veto of city council vote puts drivers back at square one
‘When Uber and Lyft came into this market, the taxi industry, which was thriving at the time, got into trouble with them until Uber and Lyft just finally wiped out that industry.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Recruiting more women to the Minneapolis police force
‘Females are statistically better de-escalators, better nurturers. We listen; we calm a situation down.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Protesters call for firing of officers involved in Ricky Cobb’s shooting
‘It’s hard to know when you can train away the racism that played a role in their decision.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Vigil held for Black man killed by a state trooper in North Minneapolis
Police have yet again killed another Black man in Minneapolis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
10 ways to rebuild: The choice about what to do with I-94 depends on where you live
‘While we all have the same climate change, economic development. and housing aspirations, it’s important that we look at things in the context of communities along the corridor.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis Black Business Week panel discussion highlights (video + photos)
‘As we come together to celebrate Black Business Week in Minneapolis, we honor and uplift the immense contributions Black entrepreneurs and businesses have made to our economy.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis decides on Third Precinct location, for now
The Minneapolis City Council voted to co-locate the 3rd Precinct headquarters with the 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis rent control measure won’t be on the ballot
Movement on rent control in Minneapolis were dashed for the rest of the year when the Minneapolis City Council voted against a motion.
Posted inSports
Minneapolis becomes ‘Gymnastics City USA’ in 2024
‘This is the first time in history where there will be a number of Black gymnasts that will be performing on the national stage.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gov. Walz credits ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ for pushing more state funds for small businesses
The city of Minneapolis is hosting Black Business Week from Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 27.
Posted inNews
DOJ asks for community input ahead of MPD consent decree
‘We need those resources to come into our community, but we need them to come in a way that’s healthy and helpful.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
MPS hosts the “Separate Not Equal” Hale-Field exhibit
‘It’s just so important to understand the past to really disrupt what is happening now and in the future.’