United Against Police Brutality, Cop Watch Minneapolis, Judicial Election Empowerment Project and other organizations will be presenting “Know Your Rights” training
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Trust level plunges after Kroll embraces Trump
A deeper look at the reaction of Minneapolis Police Lt. Bob Kroll’s embrace of President Trump.
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Some see big battles looming ahead for Mayor Frey
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s first 100 days in office have had him “working like a dog,” he told the MSR. Frey spoke to us last week prior to his April 23 one-hour appearance at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where he reflected on his first three months in office. “We have […]
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Dayton’s police-community council finds common ground elusive
After nine months and 12 meetings, still no clear path forward Nearly three months after Philando Castile’s shooting death last summer, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton issued an executive order to establish a law enforcement and community relations council to present recommendations to him and the state legislature. The 32-person Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and […]
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Role of police in public schools questioned
A workshop titled “What is Your Vision for Police in Schools?” was hosted by Students for Education Reform (SFER Minnesota) on April 17. The approximately 70 participants included students, parents, Minnesota Commissioner of Human Rights Kevin M. Lindsey, and representatives of Minneapolis Public Schools (MSP). They gathered at the MPS Davis Center to voice both […]