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Protesters demanding police reform to hit the streets again in Fargo

Protesters demanding police reform to hit the streets again in Fargo

Dialogue between activists and city officials that began two weeks ago after previous protests has appeared to fall apart, with each side blaming the other for a breakdown in communications.
by Dan Gunderson

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House passes police restrictions; no deal with Senate

House passes police restrictions; no deal with Senate

The Minnesota House passed a bill late Thursday that makes sweeping changes to policing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. However, the House and Senate remained at odds over the changes as a self-imposed GOP deadline to end the special session neared.
by Tim Pugmire

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Divided Minneapolis Park Board supports encampment at Powderhorn Park

Divided Minneapolis Park Board supports encampment at Powderhorn Park

Superintendent Al Bangoura said the park board is spending $7,400 per week to rent port-a-potties, and is also providing showers and electricity for those living at Powderhorn Park. But he said the agency doesn't have the resources to keep up with the extra cleaning and maintenance that's required there.
by Matt Sepic

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Calls to make Juneteenth a federal holiday gain momentum

Calls to make Juneteenth a federal holiday gain momentum

In the wake of protests calling for racial equality and other reforms after the killing of George Floyd, there's a growing movement to make June 19 a federal holiday.
by Marisa Peñaloza

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A ‘profoundly different’ Juneteenth in Minnesota

A ‘profoundly different’ Juneteenth in Minnesota

The annual celebration of Juneteenth is taking on new meaning this year in Minnesota and across the country as people are energized to fight for racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. And while the pandemic has curtailed larger celebrations, smaller outdoor events are planned throughout the weekend.
by Riham Feshir

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Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain — and now national action

Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain — and now national action

In just about any other year, Juneteenth would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade or a community festival. But Juneteenth 2020 will be a day of protest in many places.
by The Associated Press

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Mayors: Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work

Mayors: Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other Twin Cities area mayors expressed frustration Thursday that officers disciplined or fired for unreasonable use of force and other “egregious” behaviors can be restored to the force by an arbitrator under state law.
by MPR News Staff

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What should happen to the murals and other street art honoring George Floyd?

What should happen to the murals and other street art honoring George Floyd?

Since the police killing of George Floyd, artists have painted murals and built installations around the Twin Cities and elsewhere, in many cases on plywood that’s destined to come down.
by Phil Picardi

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