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Tom Crann
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Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.
The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposal to change the city charter to allow the Police Department to be dismantled, following mass public criticism of law enforcement over the killing of George Floyd.
June 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven outbreaks raise new worries
People in their 20s now make up the largest age group of confirmed cases. New clusters in Mankato and Minneapolis have officials concerned that younger adults aren’t doing enough to prevent the virus’ spread as they move back into public spaces.
June 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,406 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases flat
The newest counts come a day after officials expressed concerns that many people — especially young adults — aren’t doing enough to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 as they return to social spaces.
As calls grow for police reform, officer licensing agency to audit practices
The POST board, which oversees licensing and standards for police officers in Minnesota, is embarking on a comprehensive review of its policies that may lead to changes to licensing, complaint and discipline and pre-service training.
June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.
Despite some hopeful trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, Minnesota officials now worry that many people — especially young adults — aren’t doing enough to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 as they return to social spaces.