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Consent decree negotiations on MPD: 9 questions, answered

Consent decree negotiations on MPD: 9 questions, answered

Minneapolis and federal authorities say they’ll negotiate a consent decree around the findings from the Justice Department’s report on the Minneapolis Police Department. Here’s a look at what these agreements entail and how it might work for MPD.
by Jon Collins

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Community asking for intervention for years are only being heard now

Community asking for intervention for years are only being heard now

MPR New host Cathy Wurzer speaks with activist and attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong regarding the outlook on the results of the federal probe into the city of Minneapolis’ policing practices.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Feds slam Minneapolis Police Department over years of racism, excessive force

Feds slam Minneapolis Police Department over years of racism, excessive force

MPD’s culture and practices created “systemic problems” that made possible the police killing of George Floyd in 2020, the newly released U.S. Justice Department report concludes. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland described the findings as “heartbreaking.”
by Jon Collins

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Attorney General Garland to reveal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department

Attorney General Garland to reveal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is scheduled to be in Minneapolis Friday to announce the results of an extensive investigation into the city's police department — particularly officers’ use of force.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis to host top gymnastics competition leading to Paris Olympics

Minneapolis to host top gymnastics competition leading to Paris Olympics

Hopefuls will likely include St. Paul’s Suni Lee, who won the all-around gold medal in women’s gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and is aiming to make the Paris team in 2024.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Happy 5th anniversary, MPR raccoon!

Happy 5th anniversary, MPR raccoon!

Where were you the day a mottled brown raccoon inspired the internet when she climbed the 25 stories of UBS Tower in downtown St. Paul?
by MPR News Staff

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The Lake Street Recovery: Stories behind the storefront

Three years ago, the world watched Lake Street sustain significant damage after the murder of George Floyd. But business owners cleaned up, came back and insisted that this recovery be accessible to all. Were they successful? Listen to this live In Focus discussion hosted by MPR News host Angela Davis.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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