Minnesota Now: July 10, 2023
More controversy within the Minneapolis Police Department: Chief Brian O'Hara has admitted to knowing about an officer's use of force history when he was hired last fall. We get more details on the controversy and where the MPD goes from here.
The Supreme Court recently struck down affirmative action and that is changing how Minnesota students and their families think about their next steps. We hear from a high school counselor.
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center ran Minnesota's only African-American-owned summer camp for more than 40 years. Twenty years after the camp closed, with new funding from lawmakers, the camp may finally reopen.
Plus, if you're a fan of a good murder mystery, we have a Minnesota author you should meet. We talk with him about his 20th book in a private-eye series.
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