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'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd

'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd

Many Asian American leaders are condemning since-fired officer Tou Thao’s role in Floyd’s killing, even as they point out a double standard that puts an entire community under scrutiny because of the actions of one person. They’re also imploring their communities to not lose sight of the bigger picture: Holding people accountable and changing racist systems.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota protesters pull down Columbus statue at Capitol

Minnesota protesters pull down Columbus statue at Capitol

Protesters in Minnesota pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the State Capitol Wednesday amid continuing anger over the police killing of George Floyd. The protesters threw a rope around the 10-foot bronze statue and pulled it off its stone pedestal. 
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

The state Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and upheld a requirement for paid sick leave for employees in Minneapolis, even those who work for businesses based outside of the city.
by David H. Montgomery

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Walz calls special session on police accountability, bonding

Walz calls special session on police accountability, bonding

On the eve of the start of a special legislative session, Gov. Tim Walz and fellow Democrats in the state Legislature proposed a wide-ranging set of measures designed to overhaul policing in the wake of killing of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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Floyd killing: Chief vows changes to put police on 'right side of history'

Floyd killing: Chief vows changes to put police on 'right side of history'

Among his first steps, Chief Medaria Arradondo said he is withdrawing from contract talks with the police union and will seek changes on issues of force, the role of supervisors and how officers are disciplined.
by MPR News Staff

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Mall of America reopens with limited number of shoppers

Mall of America reopens with limited number of shoppers

The nation’s largest shopping mall reopens Wednesday after being closed for three months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say the vast shopping and entertainment complex is ready to start a new era of socially distant shopping.
by Matt Sepic

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Long Prairie beef processor among latest swept by COVID-19, despite significant prevention

Long Prairie beef processor among latest swept by COVID-19, despite significant prevention

The sharp rise in cases demonstrates how difficult it is to prevent the spread of a highly contagious disease amid the crowded quarters of a meatpacking plant — and in the wider community.
by Kirsti Marohn

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June 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,236 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases dip

June 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,236 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases dip

The newest numbers come as COVID-19 restrictions take a major step back Wednesday with Gov. Tim Walz letting a host of businesses reopen — including indoor bar and restaurant service at limited capacity.
by MPR News Staff

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