Twin Cities

September 3, 2021 5:29 AM

Judge: Quick response coming on challenge to MPD ballot measure

The measure would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety that may — but is not required to — include police officers.

by Matt Sepic

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September 2, 2021 9:23 AM

Arrest made in July fatal shooting on Highway 169 in Plymouth

Jay Boughton was killed July 6 in what police said they believe was a traffic dispute. Plymouth’s police chief said Thursday he expects the 33-year-old suspect, who was arrested last week in Illinois, will be charged soon with second-degree murder.

by Euan Kerr

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September 1, 2021 9:16 AM

Freeman won't seek reelection as Hennepin County prosecutor

"When you get into your 70s and worked nonstop for over 50 years, I think you're entitled to a rest,” Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman told MPR News.

by Riham Feshir and MPR News Staff

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August 31, 2021 8:28 PM

Ranked choice voting, explained

Ranked choice voting is used in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Bloomington and Minnetonka elections. It’s complicated, but not that complicated. Here’s a refresher on the process.

by Grace Birnstengel

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August 31, 2021 7:57 PM

What to know about the ‘strong mayor’ ballot amendment in Minneapolis

Minneapolis voters in November will have the chance to decide whether the city’s governmental structure needs to be revamped to give the mayor more executive authority over city agencies.

by Jon Collins

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August 31, 2021 6:27 PM

The Yes 4 Minneapolis charter amendment, explained

Minneapolis will have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal that would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety. Here’s what voters should know.

by Jon Collins

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August 30, 2021 7:14 PM

Donated goods for homeless people and trailer storing them disappear

The organizer of the Thanksgiving Day Free Store said someone cut the locks off the trailer and towed it away from the St. Louis Park church where she'd been storing it.

by Matt Sepic

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August 29, 2021 5:01 PM

3 killed in separate shootings in St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating three separate fatal shootings early Sunday. Authorities said the shootings are the 19th, 20th and 21st homicides in the city this year.

by MPR News Staff

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August 25, 2021 3:04 PM

State Fair vendors hope to make lemonade from COVID's lemons

The Minnesota State Fair opens its gates Thursday for the first time since 2019. Many will be glad to get back to the end-of-summer tradition, after one of the most trying years of their lifetimes.

by Tim Nelson

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August 20, 2021 11:04 AM

Council overturns Frey veto, Mpls. public safety ballot proposal will go to voters

The Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a charter amendment that, if passed by voters, would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety.

by Jon Collins

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