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Police monitor says MPD making progress on court-ordered overhaul

Police monitor says MPD making progress on court-ordered overhaul

The department must meet 144 pages of requirements within a four-year timeline under its settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The state-level agreement could become the only legal settlement driving broad reform in the department; a federal consent decree is expected to be abandoned by the incoming Trump administration.
by Matt Sepic

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State grants extension for Hennepin County to reduce its jail population

State grants extension for Hennepin County to reduce its jail population

In an Oct. 31 report, the Minnesota Department of Corrections says the jail has too few staff for the number of people housed there and blamed the poor staffing levels for a spate of recent inmate deaths.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis City Council enacts labor standards board

Minneapolis City Council enacts labor standards board

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to create a labor standards board. The new board would advise the City Council on labor policies. Labor advocates celebrated the move, while some business owners have criticized the idea.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Two Carlton County races end in ties — winners determined by chance

Two Carlton County races end in ties — winners determined by chance

The race for Mayor in the city of Wrenshall, and for one of two city council seats in Kettle River, both ended in dead heats. According to state statute, an election that ends in a tie is decided by lot.
by Dan Kraker

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MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration status

MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration status

According to the Department of Human Services, irrespective of immigration status, people living in Minnesota can qualify for MinnesotaCare if they have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. While applications are now open, coverage doesn’t go into effect until Jan. 1.
by Sarah Thamer

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Longtime south Minneapolis resident brings deep experience to historic panel

Longtime south Minneapolis resident brings deep experience to historic panel

Greg McMoore is one of 15 people on the city of Minneapolis’ African American Heritage Work Group, which is guiding the city’s efforts to research and document sites of significance, ultimately narrowing in on three to nominate to the National Register of Historic Places.
by Cari Spencer

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Minneapolis City Council to vote on labor standards board

Minneapolis City Council to vote on labor standards board

The Minneapolis City Council will vote Thursday on whether to create a labor standards board, after years of advocacy from labor groups and harsh criticism from some business owners. The advisory board could recommend new labor policy to the council for consideration.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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