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8 takeaways from the Justice Department probe of Minneapolis police
MPD’s culture and practices created the “systemic problems” that made possible the police killing of George Floyd in 2020, a newly released U.S. Justice Department report concludes. Here’s a breakdown of some of the investigation’s findings and key incidents by category.
Arts Briefs: Classic musicals, opera and paper
In this week’s Arts Briefs, two award-winning musicals, a Duluth fashion show and a live performance of two radio dramas. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge, what is the deal with “The Wizard of Oz.”
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.
Minnesota chief justice says departure opens new chapter for her, court
Chief Justice Lorie Gildea spoke about her plans to leave the Minnesota Supreme Court in October as a renewal for both her and the court. But she says it’s not retirement.
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.”
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.
Thousands of Minnesota students compete in Alexandria for target shooting as sport gains popularity
Clay target shooting is a rapidly growing high school sport in Minnesota. Thousands of Minnesota high school students are in Alexandria, Minn., this week for what organizers say is the largest clay target shooting competition in the country.
Wildfire prompts temporary closure of part of the Boundary Waters
Part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is being temporarily closed to visitors, as crews continue to battle a wildfire amid ongoing elevated fire danger in the region.