Last week the city council voted 7-6 to pay nearly $500,000 to hire temporary police officers for MPD
Minneapolis
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‘Avid protester’ begins long walk for justice
Lavish Mack started a one-month journey from Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered, to Louisville, Kentucky, where Breonna Taylor was murdered.
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Fighting racism with solidarity from the George Floyd Square
Every Tuesday evening, the George Floyd Square peoples’ autonomous zone community organizes political education.
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Lacy Johnson (IR), incumbent Ilhan Omar (DFL) square off in 5th Congressional District
The MSR wanted to give readers an opportunity to hear one more time from the candidates.
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Two new early vote centers open in Minneapolis
With just one week to go before the Nov. 3 election, two additional Eearly vote centers have opened up for Minneapolis voters.
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There’s no doubt public safety change is needed
While communities debate defunding initiatives, people wonder what would replace police officers.
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MSR Forefront: Reframing & Addressing ‘Black On Black’ Violence
Tune in August 13 as MSR Forefront brings together change advocates to explore community violence and actionable items to reduce it.
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Rep. Noor calls for investigation into ketamine use by EMS
‘An investigation must be opened immediately to determine why this drug was used instead of less dangerous stabilizing methods.’
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Rep. Ilhan Omar makes her case for re-election
The MSR spoke to Rep. Ilhan Omar to give voters a chance to hear from the candidates one more time before the August 11 primary.
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Antone Melton-Meaux lays out his candidacy for the 5th District
The MSR spoke to Antone Melton-Meaux to give voters a chance to hear from the candidates one more time before the August 11 primary.
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Gov. Walz requests federal aid to help small businesses after civil unrest
‘We need to work together to support Minnesotans who lost their homes and businesses to this destruction.’
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Black Business Spotlight: BlackBuyBlack.com
Delaney launched the online marketplace BlackBuyBlack.com after receiving frantic calls in the middle of the night in the wake of the George Floyd’s murder.
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‘The Spook Who Sat by the Door’: powerful message still resonates
‘The purpose of the film was to encourage Blacks to create an action plan to survive in the belly of the beast.’
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PHOTOS | Community gathers for ‘Guns Down, Love Up’
Guns Down, Love Up hosted simultaneous rallies in North Minneapolis and St. Paul to foster community spirit and spread the message against gun violence.
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Terry Willis to complete 1000-mile walk in Minnesota on Sunday
On Sunday, July 12, Terry Willis will complete his 1000-mile walk at 38th Street and Chicago Ave., the site of the George Floyd memorial.
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Black Lives Matter mural planned for Plymouth Ave.
‘This is a historic public art event to support the fight against systemic racism and police brutality against Black people in this country.’
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Cub Foods opens ‘community markets’ to fill Mpls. food desert after riots
Cub Foods opened the Community Store, a 13,000 square ft shop full of fresh fruit, dairy, meat, and other essential items, on Wednesday, July 8.
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Activists oppose City efforts to put Minneapolis Foundation in charge of police accountability
Several activists voiced their objection to former Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak leading police accountability efforts.
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A Juneteenth like none other
While Juneteenth has always been celebrated in Black communities, this year’s festivities had a different feel.
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Hennepin County declares racism a public health crisis (updated)
Hennepin County Commissioners Angela Conley and Irene Fernando are set to introduce a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.