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Frey names 30-year department veteran as interim Minneapolis police chief

Frey names 30-year department veteran as interim Minneapolis police chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday that Bill Peterson, the current 1st Precinct inspector and a 30-plus-year veteran of the police department, will serve as the city’s interim police chief.
by Jon Collins

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North Minneapolis church home to Black and Jewish history turns 100

North Minneapolis church home to Black and Jewish history turns 100

The First Church of God in Christ building in north Minneapolis, previously home to the Tifereth B’nai Jacob Synagogue, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing settlement agreement

O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing settlement agreement

People who follow the City of Minneapolis’ settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights say the sudden departure of former police chief Brian O’Hara may not necessarily impede the city’s progress in complying with the agreement.
by Jon Collins

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Twin Cities residents honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

Twin Cities residents honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

The residents of the Twin Cities were honored Sunday with a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, for demonstrating “compassion and unwavering commitment to the ideals that sustain our democracy” during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening

Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities metro area from noon to 9 p.m. Friday. Air quality may reach the orange category — meaning unhealthy for sensitive groups.
by Andrew Krueger and Feven Gerezgiher

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Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief

Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is facing criticism from city council members over his handling of investigations into former Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who resigned after investigators found he likely interfered with a probe into his conduct.
by Jon Collins

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