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Community asking for intervention for years are only being heard now
MPR New host Cathy Wurzer speaks with activist and attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong regarding the outlook on the results of the federal probe into the city of Minneapolis’ policing practices.
Feds slam Minneapolis Police Department over years of racism, excessive force
MPD’s culture and practices created “systemic problems” that made possible the police killing of George Floyd in 2020, the newly released U.S. Justice Department report concludes. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland described the findings as “heartbreaking.”
Attorney General Garland to reveal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is scheduled to be in Minneapolis Friday to announce the results of an extensive investigation into the city's police department — particularly officers’ use of force.
Thousands of Minnesota students compete in Alexandria for target shooting as sport gains popularity
Clay target shooting is a rapidly growing high school sport in Minnesota. Thousands of Minnesota high school students are in Alexandria, Minn., this week for what organizers say is the largest clay target shooting competition in the country.
Wildfire prompts temporary closure of part of the Boundary Waters
Part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is being temporarily closed to visitors, as crews continue to battle a wildfire amid ongoing elevated fire danger in the region.
As smoky skies clear, experts say Minnesotans should prepare for more bad air
After Wednesday’s thick, choking smoke, air conditions improved significantly on Thursday across Minnesota. But forecasters say we should expect more air quality issues through the summer, and experts say there are things you can do to reduce the risk to your health.
St. Cloud State University eliminates programs, lays off faculty due to enrollment decline
University administrators say the cuts are necessary to fix a looming $24 million budget deficit caused by a decline in student enrollment. But some faculty worry that St. Cloud State’s push to expand online courses is making things worse.
Minnesota's state flag redesign: How the process will work
Minnesota’s state flag is set to undergo a makeover. The move to redesign the flag comes after years of criticism about the current flag’s outdated images. DFL Representative Mike Freiberg of Golden Valley joins Morning Edition to talk about the push for a new state flag.