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Listen as Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges talks about the decision to ask police chief Janee Harteau to resign. We will post the entire press conference shortly.

Protesters disrupted the press conference, and forced Mayor Hodges to leave the podium. She returned some time after protesters left the room. 

Mpls. police chief Harteau resigns over police shooting

Hodges released a statement this afternoon, saying, "I've lost confidence in the Chief's ability to lead us further -- and from the many conversations I've had with people around our city, especially this week, it is clear that she has lost the confidence of the people of Minneapolis as well."

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Listen as Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges talks about the decision to ask police chief Janee Harteau to resign.

Mayor Hodges talks about Harteau resignation, part one

Mayor Hodges begins to speak, is interrupted by protesters

Mayor Hodges talks about Harteau resignation, part two

Mayor Hodges could not speak over the protesters and left the room.  

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Hodges was interrupted by protesters and unable to finish.

Listen: Mpls. mayor Betsy Hodges addresses resignation of Chief Harteau

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