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A year after deadly shooting, Buffalo strives for resilience

A year after deadly shooting, Buffalo strives for resilience

A movement called “Buffalo Strong,” formed after the tragic attack at a health care clinic, is focused on strengthening mental health resources in the community.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Omicron continues pain for event businesses in MN, still not back to normal

Omicron continues pain for event businesses in MN, still not back to normal

The live event and hospitality industries have been hit extremely hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. But they say they have been, for the most part, left out of the financial aid many others have received.
by Peter Cox

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House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants

House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants

In the wake of the police killing of Amir Locke, Democrats in the Minnesota House say they will propose legislation sharply limiting the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement officers.
by Tim Pugmire

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Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

A 17-year-old is facing murder charges connected to a Jan. 10 fatal shooting in St. Paul. The investigation of that case led to the no-knock police entry last week in Minneapolis where an officer killed Amir Locke. The 17-year-old is Locke's cousin, documents say.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Prosecutors have tried to demonstrate to jurors that the three former Minneapolis police ignored their training and department policies when they assisted officer Derek Chauvin in restraining George Floyd. Defense attorneys have questioned whether Minneapolis training adequately prepared the officers to intervene.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that his prior policy ended the practice of police entering unannounced, yet admitted it was not a total ban.
by Matt Sepic

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Activist DeRay Mckesson to help with the no-knock policy in Minneapolis

Activist DeRay Mckesson to help with the no-knock policy in Minneapolis

Civil rights activist and podcast host DeRay Mckesson is credited with helping a number of states and localities pass laws banning no-knock warrants. He’s been enlisted by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration to work on public safety policy.
by Chris Farrell, Melissa Townsend and Kelly Gordon

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Senate panel backs $1 million plan to recruit police officers

Senate panel backs $1 million plan to recruit police officers

The senate judiciary advanced legislation to fund a $1 million effort to lure recruits to police jobs amid staffing shortages.
by Tim Pugmire

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