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The Justice Department had four main takeaways into the Minneapolis Police Department after a two-year investigation. The DOJ launched the investigation after Derek Chauvin’s conviction.

DOJ concludes investigation into MPD

by Devlin Epding
Published June 16, 2023
Justice Department finalizes a two-year long investigation into the city's police department.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Changes to MPD spark hope in officials and doubt in activists

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 3, 2023
While activists praise changes to police procedures, they say police accountability is still severely lacking.
The 3rd Precinct on Lake Street on Tuesday, Feb. 28th.

Future of MPD’s Third Precinct remains uncertain

by Devlin Epding
Published May 3, 2023
City officials will analyze present reports to Frey and the Minneapolis City Council in May to determine whether to repair the existing building or move the police station to a nearby site.
A look back on 10 years of same-sex marriage in Minnesota

A look back on 10 years of same-sex marriage in Minnesota

by Devlin Epding
Published May 2, 2023
A decade after the state’s first LGBTQ+ wedding was legalized, communities look toward the future.
UMN conducts winter tourism study with Lanesboro

UMN conducts winter tourism study with Lanesboro

by Amelia Cleary
Published May 2, 2023
With a grant from the Blandin Foundation, the City of Lanesboro hired the University of Minnesota Tourism Extension to help develop winter tourism strategies for the southeastern Minnesota town.
Minnesota joins 22 other states in legalizing recreational cannabis use when Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on Tuesday.

Minn. Senate paves way for greener future by approving cannabis legalization bill

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 28, 2023
21-year-olds will be able to sell, grow and consume cannabis once the legislation is signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
The bill would allow teachers to retire at age 62 without their pensions being penalized.

Teachers fight for better pensions in Minn. Legislature

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023
Teacher unions are advocating for a bill to lower the retirement age and reduce penalties for early retirement.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Minneapolis activists react to MPD reforms

by Devlin Epding
Published April 24, 2023
A recent settlement will bring significant changes to the city’s police department after the state Department of Human Rights found evidence of discriminatory practices.
Potter was sentenced for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021, during a traffic stop. Photo from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

Former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter to be released

by Devlin Epding
Published April 21, 2023
Potter received a two-year sentence for killing Daunte Wright in 2021, 16 months of which were to be served in prison.
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Walz boasts accomplishments, blasts Republicans in state address

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 21, 2023
In Gov. Tim Walz’s first State of the State Address for his second term, he boasted new legislation promoting abortion and voting rights and advocated for stronger gun control. Walz also attacked national Republican policies on education and LGBTQ+ rights.

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