“Our communities are ‘disconnected’ for various reasons, including a breakdown in families.”
MPD
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CUP Foods: Good neighbor or bad?
‘Chicago Unbeatable Prices,’ known as CUP Foods, reopened Monday, August 3 despite dozens of protesters at the site claiming the move was disrespectful to George Floyd’s memory.
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Commission delays amendment vote, keeping Mpls police restructure off Nov. ballot
The Commission decided Wednesday to delay the vote to defund the police to allow for more time to review the proposal, effectively pushing the measure off the November ballot.
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Leaked police body-cam videos in Floyd case sparks investigation
An investigation is underway in Hennepin County after videos of Minneapolis police body-cam footage was leaked of George Floyd’s Memorial Day arrest.
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Defund/abolish/restructure the Minneapolis Police?
Will Minneapolis voters vote on policing changes on November 3? We’ll find out August 5.
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Tycel Nelson’s 1990 death ‘the breaking point of an era’
While many were shocked by the devastating and undeniable image of police brutality George Floyd suffered, several Black activists have recounted how this violent behavior is nothing new in Minneapolis.
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WORD ON THE STREET | Why the increase in violence and what’s the solution?
For this Word on the Street column, the MSR asked community members to share their thoughts on the violence and possible solutions.
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MN legislature passes police reform, accountability bill
The Police Accountability Act authored by members of the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus, contains police accountability reforms and measures.
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City of Mpls: Weigh in on mental health calls
The City of Minneapolis is redesigning the way mental health 911 calls are handled and is soliciting opinions of residents.
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Frey, Arradondo create MPD use of force reporting requirements with emphasis on de-escalation
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced on Tuesday changes to the MPD force reporting requirements and de-escalation.
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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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Leaders discourage any rush to judgment on police reform
‘This proposal to essentially push the chief out of a job, knowing he is the first Black chief, that is extremely problematic for me.’
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Public comments now accepted to remove the MPD from the Minneapolis charter
Members of the public interested in commenting on the city council’s proposal to remove the MPD from the Mpls charter can do so now.
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City council moves forward with plan to dismantle police force; Mayor Frey wants more details
With a unanimous 12-0 vote, today the city council moved forward with efforts to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department
Posted inOpinion
Defunding the police should lead to community control of resources
A serious, methodical program of defunding the police requires a community control approach.
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The police are the real outside agitators
The police serve to reinforce the rulers’ definition of crime, but no system is more criminal than U.S. capitalism, the social/political/economic institution they serve.
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Mpls awaits fulfillment of promised police reform
Some of the shine has been rubbed off the ‘mini-apple’ as the world has glimpsed the brutality and lawlessness of the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Black Lives Matter founder finds hope in global protests for George Floyd
‘Public safety is not about bloated police budgets. It’s about expanding the safety net for Black people.’
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Gov. Walz, House, Senate leaders announce sweeping police accountability, reform legislative priorities
The proposals support use of force reform, funding for alternatives to policing, and greater police oversight.
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MPD Chief Arradondo announces suspension of police union negotiations
Minneapolis Police Chief announced that the MPD would immediately suspend contract negotiations with the police federation.