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Now better trained and resourced, Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets next month

Now better trained and resourced, Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets next month

The Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention piloted its violence interrupter model late last year. Now, after investing additional training and resources into the initiative, seven teams of interrupters will begin working in the coming weeks to reduce violence.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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In Focus: George Floyd's legacy and impact

A year has passed since George Floyd’s murder. Host Angela Davis led a conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to maintain his legacy in our communities and beyond.
by Angela Davis, Rachel Yang and MPRNews Staff

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Authorities ID 8 victims of California railyard shooting

Authorities ID 8 victims of California railyard shooting

An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard, killing eight people before taking his own life as law enforcement rushed in, authorities said, marking the latest attack in a year that has seen a sharp increase in mass killings as the nation emerges from coronavirus restrictions.
by The Associated Press

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How do you center young Black voices in conversations about racism? One Twin Cities high school is trying

How do you center young Black voices in conversations about racism? One Twin Cities high school is trying

In the year since George Floyd was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer, a flood of uncomfortable conversations about race and racism have been forced into the open — including Minnesota classrooms. Here’s how one high school is doing it, with students of color leading the way.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Former Minneapolis mayors reflect on one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder

Former Minneapolis mayors reflect on one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder

Three former Minneapolis mayors join guest host Brandt Williams for a conversation about the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and where the city goes from here.
by Brandt Williams and Marcheta Fornoff

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Man charged with 9 counts in downtown Minneapolis shootout

A man accused in a downtown Minneapolis shootout that left two dead and many others wounded is facing nine charges. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that 24-year-old Jawan Carroll of St. Paul is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and seven counts of attempted second-degree murder.
by The Associated Press and Matt Sepic

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8 dead in shooting at rail yard serving Silicon Valley

8 dead in shooting at rail yard serving Silicon Valley

An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people before ending his own life, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered

After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered

Minneapolis business advocates say rebuilding, especially for properties that were leveled by fire, will take five to 10 years. City officials and fundraising groups have calculated the total cost at around $500 million to be shared by 1,500 businesses. But fundraisers have only secured a fraction of what they say they need.
by Nina Moini

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Photos: In Minneapolis, a celebration of George Floyd

Photos: In Minneapolis, a celebration of George Floyd

On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, people gathered at the site of his death to find community, support, learn and dance.
by Evan Frost

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