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In her grief, north Minneapolis organizer renews commitment to action

In her grief, north Minneapolis organizer renews commitment to action

Roxxanne O’Brien is confronting the anguish of seeing yet another black person die at the hands of police. She is now working with others on the north side of Minneapolis to make changes for greater community safety and accountability.
by Melissa Townsend

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Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

The state Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and upheld a requirement for paid sick leave for employees in Minneapolis, even those who work for businesses based outside of the city.
by David H. Montgomery

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Floyd killing: Chief vows changes to put police on 'right side of history'

Floyd killing: Chief vows changes to put police on 'right side of history'

Among his first steps, Chief Medaria Arradondo said he is withdrawing from contract talks with the police union and will seek changes on issues of force, the role of supervisors and how officers are disciplined.
by MPR News Staff

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'She was a book of generosity and fire': St. Paul school board chair Marny Xiong dies from COVID-19

'She was a book of generosity and fire': St. Paul school board chair Marny Xiong dies from COVID-19

"We prepared a celebration for her return and waited, and waited but she never came home," Xiong's family said in a statement posted online. "We prayed and prayed for a miracle but none was granted."
by Emily Bright

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Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death

Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death

Negotiators for the city of Minneapolis agreed with the state Friday to ban the use of chokeholds by police and to require officers to report and intervene anytime they see an unauthorized use of force by another officer.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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'This is part of their history': Song, sorrow envelop Minneapolis park during Floyd memorial

'This is part of their history': Song, sorrow envelop Minneapolis park during Floyd memorial

As members of George Floyd's family remembered his life inside the chapel at North Central University in Minneapolis, a few hundred people gathered in a nearby park to listen. The sounds of song and sorrow poured through speakers placed outside the building for all to hear.
by Brandt Williams

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Rashad Turner had wanted to be a cop. He founded a Black Lives Matter chapter instead

Rashad Turner had wanted to be a cop. He founded a Black Lives Matter chapter instead

The St. Paul native trained to be a police officer — because he wanted to help. To him, the cops were the good guys. But what once felt like a calling to wear a badge ended long ago.
by Matt Kwong, Noel King and Ashley Westerman

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For Hmong community, George Floyd's death isn't just about black and white

For Hmong community, George Floyd's death isn't just about black and white

George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate.
by Ashley Westerman , Noel King and Matt Kwong

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