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Floyd's family sues former Minneapolis officers charged in his death
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota alleges that the ex-officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force.
Minneapolis council members pledge thoughtful police revamp
Council members sought Wednesday to reassure the Minneapolis Charter Commission, with some commissioners expressing concerns that the council was rushing to push through the proposal so voters can decide it in the November election.
Powderhorn residents plead for help to manage homeless encampment
Many neighbors are conflicted. They want encampment residents to have stable housing and access to the services they need. At the same time, they feel the encampment is unsafe and unsustainable, for all involved.
Twin Cities Oromo community mourns cultural icon, takes up his song
All this week, members of the Twin Cities’ Oromo community have been mourning the loss of a cultural icon: A singer and activist who was a leading voice in the fight for his people’s civil rights in Ethiopia.
‘The worst seven minutes of my life’: As bullets flew overhead, children ran for cover
At a time when the city of Minneapolis is taking steps to dismantle the Police Department, an uptick in gun violence is causing fear and anxiety among some residents. A drive-by shooting in a north Minneapolis park during a youth football team practice has cemented people's fears about public safety.
Minneapolis Park Board holds off on reducing size of encampments
The Minneapolis Park Board is trying to determine a path forward for hundreds of homeless people who are living in city parks.
Minneapolis residents ask: Dismantle the police — then what?
On Wednesday afternoon, the city’s Charter Commission will address a charter amendment that would replace the police with a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. But some residents say they want to see a detailed plan before any formal action is taken.