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In marathon public hearing, hundreds weigh in on proposed cuts to Minneapolis police

In marathon public hearing, hundreds weigh in on proposed cuts to Minneapolis police

More than 400 people signed up to speak at the Wednesday evening hearing, the second of three opportunities for the public to provide input. Last week, three council members introduced a proposal to move $7.9 million from the police budget to fund a nonpolice 911 mental health crisis response function and expand the city’s Violence Prevention Program and neighborhood safety organizing programs.
by Brandt Williams

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Dec. 3 update Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 92 more deaths add to grim 7-day toll

Dec. 3 update Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 92 more deaths add to grim 7-day toll

About 1 in 3 recent Minnesota deaths are tied to COVID-19. The latest numbers come as officials brace for another expected wave of cases, hospitalizations and deaths in coming weeks originating from Thanksgiving gatherings.
by MPR News Staff

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Mpls. Council member Cunningham: Police should limit focus to violent crime

Three Minneapolis City Council members want to cut the Police Department’s funding by nearly $8 million — or roughly 5 percent. They say putting that money toward non-law enforcement public safety programs instead would free up officers to focus on violent crime, which has spiked in recent months.
by Britta Greene

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'Everyone's overwhelmed at this point': Caregivers challenged by latest pandemic surge

'Everyone's overwhelmed at this point': Caregivers challenged by latest pandemic surge

State officials say this is a critical time in the coronavirus outbreak. This week, four Mayo Clinic staff members who have been working with COVID-19 patients since the beginning of the pandemic talked about their experiences on a call with reporters.
by Dan Gunderson

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Chief Axtell: Cop who shot, wounded man 'fell short of standards' on use of force

Chief Axtell: Cop who shot, wounded man 'fell short of standards' on use of force

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said he's taking action against at least one of the officers involved, but citing state law said he couldn't describe the action. Multiple news reports say Axtell fired the officer.
by Matt Sepic

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