The DFL-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are talking, but it's unclear whether they can reach a compromise before the special session comes to a close. Besides changes to policing, lawmakers are also considering a bonding bill, money for Minneapolis to rebuild after the riots, plus COVID-19 response funds. MPR News update for June 19, 2020, hosted by Mike Mulcahy and Brian Bakst. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Meanwhile, St. Cloud is cleaning up after a night of unrest following a shooting that wounded a police officer. Also, state health officials will wait until the end of July to make recommendations on school for fall. MPR News update for June 15, 2020, hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Republicans and Democrats are at odds over how long the special session should go. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis City Council took a first step toward having voters decide whether to remove the police department from the city's charter. MPR News update for June 12, 2020, hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that the state is launching a broad investigation into the civil rights record of the Minneapolis Police Department following the killing of George Floyd. The agency intends to probe the last 10 years of Minneapolis police actions and practices for patterns of discrimination against people of color. MPR News update for June 1, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
George Floyd's family was in town to encourage protesters to keep up the fight. But they also said the looting and violence must stop. MPR News update for June 1, 2020, hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz extended the curfew Sunday for Minneapolis and St. Paul that he and public safety leaders attributed to stamping down the looting, arson and mayhem that ripped through the cities for two days prior. MPR News update for May 31, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
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Governor Walz says groups who are only interested in destruction have taken over what started as protests about the death of George Floyd in police custody.
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The vandalism and looting moved from Minneapolis to St. Paul, where Mayor Melvin Carter urged people to stay home. It followed the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died Monday while in a Minneapolis police officer’s custody. MPR News update for May 28, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called on prosecutors to charge the police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man. MPR News update for May 27, 2020. Hosted by Brian Bakst and Britta Greene. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
Protesters gathered in the street near where George Floyd was detained, and later clashed with officers outside a police precinct. MPR News morning update for May 27, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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