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Twin Cities

New law could mean hurdles for trooper charged in fatal shooting of motorist

New law could mean hurdles for trooper charged in fatal shooting of motorist

Murder, assault and manslaughter charges against a Minnesota State Patrol trooper who fatally shot a motorist last July could test a state law revised in the wake of George Floyd’s killing that aims to force officers to better specify the reasons they used deadly force.
by Jon Collins

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After investigation reveals repeated civil rights violations, monitor chosen to oversee MPD reforms

After investigation reveals repeated civil rights violations, monitor chosen to oversee MPD reforms

The group Effective Law Enforcement For All will monitor the MPD’s compliance with both the court-enforced settlement agreement with the state as well as an expected federal consent decree.
by Matt Sepic

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Demand grows for gender-affirming clothes as more LGBTQ+ people find Minnesota a good fit

Demand grows for gender-affirming clothes as more LGBTQ+ people find Minnesota a good fit

Minnesota’s status as a transgender refuge is drawing new people to the state with new needs. At Rainbow Wardrobe in Minneapolis, LGBTQ+ advocates are using donated clothes to help meet demand for business attire, androgynous jeans, larger sized women’s shoes and other items.
by Sam Stroozas

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Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolution

Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolution

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday that he has vetoed a resolution passed last week by the City Council which calls for a cease-fire in the Israel Hamas war. Nine council members’ approval votes are enough to override his veto.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment

Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment

It’s unclear where all those who were living in Camp Nenookaasi when the city cleared it Tuesday have gone, but some moved to a nearby city lot. Supporters attended a city council committee meeting Wednesday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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