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Police federation intervenes in Minneapolis - MDHR settlement
The Police Officer’s Federation of Minneapolis is seeking to intervene in Minneapolis’s settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jun 13, 2023


Ilhan Omar reintroduces Islamophobia bill
Following a string of Islamophobic attacks around the globe, Representative Ilhan Omar has reintroduced The Combating International...

Jasmine McBride
Jun 12, 2023


Ramsey County attorney to review police shooting of elderly man
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has concluded its investigation into the death of Yia Xiong, who was shot by two St. Paul police...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jun 5, 2023


POST Board can now strip officers of their licenses without conviction
The Minnesota POST Board adopted new rules of conduct Tuesday that give it the authority to strip a peace officer’s license before a...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 31, 2023


Minnesota becomes 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill Tuesday. Starting Aug 1, Minnesotans ages 21 and older can use marijuana products recreationally...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 30, 2023


Minneapolis city council members to propose rideshare driver protections
Three members of the Minneapolis city council are proposing legislation to raise the minimum wage for rideshare drivers after a...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 30, 2023


Minneapolis acknowledges trauma, honors victims on 3rd anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
On the third anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, the City Council began its regular meeting by formally recognizing the widespread...

Jasmine McBride
May 25, 2023


Minnesotans see dozens of new protections in legislative session
The Minnesota legislature has had one of its most productive sessions in recent history. With DFL control of the House, Senate and the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 23, 2023


MN Legislature settles Roof Depot dispute
The Minnesota legislature is sending money to Minneapolis to settle a years-long dispute about the Roof Depot site. A final vote on the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 23, 2023


Major victory for gun control advocates at state capitol
Advocates for gun control and safety are celebrating the codification of two measures that they say limits the harm firearms can do to...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 22, 2023


$3 billion tax deal includes child tax rebate, property tax relief
Despite having the largest surplus in state history, the Minnesota legislature is handing out much smaller rebates than originally...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 19, 2023


Minnesota Senate passes K-12 education package
The Minnesota Senate passed a spending package for K-12 education Wednesday morning, marking a major increase to the tune of $2.2 billion...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 18, 2023


Minnesota legislature seeks to rein in misuse of AI
The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed a bill that outlaws the use of deepfake technology to create pornography or to...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 18, 2023


Ward 3 residents speak out against proposed police precinct
Nineteen different community partners, a council member, and a collection of neighbors stood together in the Minneapolis City Hall...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 16, 2023


Minnesota House passes Equal Rights Act resolution
(Via the National Archives Foundation) The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a resolution to affirm the state’s commitment to the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 12, 2023


Minnesota legislature passes guaranteed paid leave
The Minnesota legislature passed a bill guaranteeing workers in the state paid sick and family leave time. Lawmakers say the measure...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 10, 2023


Minnesota nurses, legislators respond to Mayo Clinic’s threat to pull funding
Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy (DFL) speaks at a press conference with the Minnesota Nurses Association over Mayo Clinic's threats...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 8, 2023


St. Paul police seek authorization to use drones
(Courtesy of City of St. Paul) The St. Paul City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow the St. Paul Police Department to...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 4, 2023


Minnesota poised to legalize marijuana
In a tense vote Friday afternoon, the senate passed the omnibus cannabis bill, which puts Minnesota on track to be the 23rd state in the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 28, 2023


DFL-led Minnesota legislature rallies behind gun control measures
A supporter of gun control measures holds a sign saying "not one more." (Elijah Todd-Walden BLCK Press) The Minnesota House is...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 26, 2023
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