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Minneapolis City Council releases plan for public safety alternatives

Minneapolis City Council releases plan for public safety alternatives

Council member Robin Wonsley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the city’s first plan for public safety solutions that does not involve armed police officers.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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‘Time is up’ for Minneapolis buildings left hazardous and vacant for years

‘Time is up’ for Minneapolis buildings left hazardous and vacant for years

About 320 vacant and hazardous buildings are logged in the Minneapolis vacant building registration, with over half concentrated in the city’s north side. Some have been seemingly abandoned for more than a decade, with nearly a hundred empty for five plus years. But now, per an amended ordinance, building owners could have to fork over $24,000 annually for letting them sit. 
by Cari Spencer

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New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

After some administrative turnover, Michelle Phillips took office on Tuesday. She is tasked with investigating discriminatory practices and police misconduct complaints while promoting civil rights understanding throughout the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms

Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms

The raises make Minneapolis police officers some of the highest paid in the state. Critics argued the city should have negotiated for more police reform in exchange for the cost.
by Jon Collins

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‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the city named a section of Plymouth Avenue North after Harry “Spike” Moss, whose activism has deep roots along the historic street.
by Regina Medina

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Minneapolis park workers extend strike indefinitely

Minneapolis park workers extend strike indefinitely

Minneapolis park workers have been on the picket line for more than a week. Thursday was supposed to be the end of the week-long strike, but it was extended — and there’s no end in sight.
by Cari Spencer

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Animal Humane Society policy changes raise concerns of an increase in feral cat populations

Animal Humane Society policy changes raise concerns of an increase in feral cat populations

The nonprofit organization Animal Humane Society will no longer be providing free Trap-Neuter-Return spay and neuter services. The new change could create hardship for individuals and organizations that aid in maintaining the feral, or “community” cat populations.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Minneapolis parks commissioners to hear about contract negotiations as workers’ strike continues

Minneapolis parks commissioners to hear about contract negotiations as workers’ strike continues

A special meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Monday may shed light on contract negotiations, as union park workers continue a week-long strike. Three members of the board requested the meeting to learn more about the negotiations.
by Cari Spencer

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