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Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic
You’ll no longer be able to use a scanner or smartphone app to listen to police communications. The department says encryption is needed to protect the safety of officers and the privacy of crime victims, but some critics have transparency concerns.
Minneapolis council member Emily Koski drops out of mayor's race
Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski has dropped out of the mayor’s race, according to a campaign update Monday morning. In her announcement, Koski pointed to several different reasons for her exit, including balancing the rigors of actively serving on the council with fundraising and raising her children — and a toxicity in local politics.
Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?
MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota officials about steps being taken to address a shortage of low-to-moderate cost housing. Later, a check-in on the Minneapolis mayoral race.
Davis Moturi reflects on failed pleas to Minneapolis police that led to him being shot in his own yard
It’s been more than five months since Davis Moturi was allegedly shot and wounded by his neighbor in Minneapolis. Moturi, who is Black, says the shooting was preceded by numerous racist and violent threats by his white neighbor who is now in custody.
New audit, renewed criticism of Met Council's oversight of Southwest light rail project
The release of a new audit of the Southwest Corridor light rail project in the Twin Cities prompted sharp questions and bipartisan criticism from Minnesota lawmakers on Monday. Officials with the Metropolitan Council said the line is on track to begin service in 2027.
Alleged drunk driver charged in crash that killed Twin Cities restaurant founder
David Burley, co-owner of the Blue Plate restaurant group in the Twin Cities, was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin. St. Croix County prosecutors on Monday charged Andre Lamont Mathews, 33, with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.