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Minneapolis Voters Reject Plan to Replace the Police
Minneapolis voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety, an idea that supporters had hoped would bring radical change to...
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Here Are the Most Generous Cities in America
If you're wondering why your socials are suddenly filled with requests for charitable donations, allow us to solve the mystery: It's Giving Tuesday, a day to open up one's wallet for good causes after...
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Chauvin to Judge: 'Guilty, Your Honor'
Update: Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, averting a trial but likely extending the time he's already spending behind bars on a state...
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Protests Continue in Minneapolis Over Police Killing of Amir Locke
A Minneapolis SWAT team entered an apartment on a no-knock warrant about 6:48am on Feb. 2, and in less than 10 seconds, a 22-year-old Black man had been fatally shot. Outrage and protests have followed...
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Other 3 Officers Convicted of Violating Floyd's Civil Rights
Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right...
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'Insufficient Admissible Evidence' in Amir Locke's Death
A Minneapolis SWAT team entered an apartment on a no-knock warrant about 6:48am on Feb. 2, and in less than 10 seconds, 22-year-old Amir Locke had been fatally shot . Prosecutors on Wednesday announced...
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After 2-Year Probe, a 'Scathing' Report on Minneapolis PD
A state investigation launched after George Floyd’s killing in the custody of four Minneapolis police officers has determined that the department engages in a pattern of race discrimination. The state...
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A 'Sweet Deal' for Ex-Cop in George Floyd Case
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane will avoid trial next month thanks to a guilty plea issued Wednesday in connection with George Floyd's May 25, 2020, death. The Star Tribune reports Lane...
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Lawsuits: We Endured Derek Chauvin's 'Signature Move'
Two Minnesotans filed federal civil rights lawsuits Tuesday against the city of Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin, alleging they were traumatized when the former police officer used his "signature move" of...
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Judge: Ex-Cops in Floyd Killing Can't Get Fair Trial Right Now
The judge overseeing the remaining case of two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing ordered Monday that the trial be delayed until January to improve prospects for a...
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Outcry Leads to Cancellation Hours Before Chappelle Show
Dave Chappelle lost his stage in Minneapolis on Wednesday night, hours before showtime, when the venue decided to act on complaints from staff members and the public about the booking. "We hear you and...
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Here Are the 10 Best, Worst US Cities to Be Car-Less
In some places, not having a car could adversely affect everything from employment opportunities to how you spend your downtime. LawnStarter wanted to see where a vehicle isn't as necessary for your...
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This Is the Best City in America if You're Single
Looking for love these days can be tough. Along with people still exercising caution over COVID and prices spiking due to inflation, the dating scene can prove challenging all around. To help take that...
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Chauvin Kneed People Before Floyd. It'll Cost His City $8.9M
The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday to pay nearly $9 million to settle lawsuits filed by two people who said former police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into their necks in 2017—three...
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Here Are the 10 Best, Worst US Cities to Start a Career
Not sure where to kick off that career you've dreamed about for years? Whether you're a new grad or kick-starting a second job path for yourself, some cities have better resources than others for...
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Detained in Squad Cars, They Watched Police Kill Their Dad
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to a $700,000 settlement with family members who were locked inside two squad cars when police killed their father after officers refused their offers to try and help...
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DOJ: This 'Made What Happened to George Floyd Possible'
The Justice Department accused Minneapolis police Friday of engaging in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discriminating against Black and Native American people following an...
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5 Young Women Prepping for Friend's Wedding Killed in Crash
The night before their friend's wedding, five young friends were out together in Minneapolis getting ready for the next day's celebration when a speeding driver ran a red light and rammed their car,...
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Looking to Rent? This Is the Best City for It
It's not easy for everyone to enter the homeownership arena these days, thanks to high home prices and rising interest rates . Forking over a monthly payment to a landlord, therefore, may be the best...
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Uber, Lyft Say They're Quitting Minneapolis
Lyft and Uber vowed to cease operations in Minneapolis after the city's council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require that ride-hailing services increase driver wages to the equivalent...
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