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Minneapolis City Council moves toward eliminating Office of Community Safety

Minneapolis City Council moves toward eliminating Office of Community Safety

The office has attracted criticism for failing to rein in police spending and delays in implementing the state’s court-enforced agreement with the state Department of Human Rights on policing. The full council will consider the proposal to eliminate the office on Thursday.
by Jon Collins

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Alex Pretti's parents say feds shielding the agents who killed him

Alex Pretti's parents say feds shielding the agents who killed him

Michael and Susan Pretti ripped the federal government Tuesday for its response to their son’s fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. Minnesota U.S Attorney Daniel Rosen has “stonewalled us for nine months,” Michael Pretti told reporters.
by MPR News Staff

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Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

Some Democrats, including governor hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, criticized Piker for past statements they deemed offensive and chided Omar and Fateh for appearing with someone they deem a polarizing figure on the eve of an election.
by Ahmed Hassan and Feven Gerezgiher

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Minneapolis City Council plan would let unsheltered people sleep overnight in cars in supervised lots

Minneapolis City Council plan would let unsheltered people sleep overnight in cars in supervised lots

Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday pushed forward on their plan to let unsheltered people sleep overnight in their cars at designated parking lots. If approved by the full council next week, the ordinance would take effect in January.
by Cari Spencer

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Law enforcement announces collaboration to combat group and gang violence

Law enforcement announces collaboration to combat group and gang violence

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said the agencies will share intelligence, enhance information sharing and prevent violence through proactive measures.
by Ahmed Hassan

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