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Minneapolis Mayoral Nominee's Tax Plan Faces Unique Challenges

Omar Fateh, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's mayoral nominee in Minneapolis, plans a progressive local option income tax targeting high earners to fund his socialist agenda; however, Minneapolis' lower income inequality and suburban setting pose unique challenges compared to New York City's recen...

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Minneapolis Marks Five Years Since George Floyd's Death Amidst Calls for Continued Justice

Five years after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, community events and memorials reflect both a sense of calm and continued calls for justice, with ongoing debates about the effectiveness of policy changes implemented since his murder.

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George Floyd Square: A Contested Memorial Five Years Later

Five years after George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis, the intersection where he died remains a contested space called George Floyd Square, marked by memorials and ongoing conflicts between community activists and those seeking to restore the street to normal functionality, with ongoing lawsuits aga...

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Minneapolis Police Reform: Persistent Challenges Amid Officer Shortage

Five years after George Floyd's death, Minneapolis Police Department struggles with a 200-officer shortage, persistent violent crime despite reduced shootings, and ongoing reform efforts under Chief O'Hara, even after the Justice Department ended its investigation.

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DOJ Seeks to Drop Minneapolis Police Consent Decree

The Department of Justice seeks to drop a consent decree with Minneapolis police following George Floyd's murder, prompting concerns about the city's commitment to ongoing reform, despite prior efforts dating back to 2003.

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Justice Department Dismisses Police Misconduct Lawsuits in Louisville and Minneapolis

The Justice Department is dismissing lawsuits against the Louisville and Minneapolis police departments, ending investigations into unconstitutional policing practices launched under the Biden administration, reversing findings of unconstitutional violations, and halting proposed accountability agre...

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Minneapolis Expands Civil Rights Protections in Employment

Minneapolis' amended Civil Rights Ordinance No. 2025-022, effective August 1, 2025, expands protected classes in employment to include individuals with criminal histories, unstable housing, or non-traditional body types, requiring employers to conduct individualized assessments for criminal backgrou...

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George Floyd's Death: A Catalyst for Ongoing Change

George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, after a white police officer knelt on his neck for over nine minutes, sparked widespread protests and resulted in over $1 billion in property damage, prompting ongoing debates about police brutality and racial justice.

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George Floyd Anniversary: Memorials Amidst Police Reform Backlash

The fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder is marked by memorial events in Minneapolis and Houston, amid concerns about a slowdown in police reform efforts and a perceived backlash from the Trump administration.

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Minneapolis Police Chief's Decision to Evacuate Precinct During 2020 Protests

During the 2020 Minneapolis protests, Chief Medaria Arradondo ordered the evacuation of the third police precinct, preventing potential casualties but resulting in significant property damage; his decision, detailed in his new book, reflects on the lack of protocol for such events and the systemic i...

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DOJ Quashes Police Reform Consent Decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis

The Justice Department is ending civil rights investigations into several police departments, including Louisville and Minneapolis, halting proposed consent decrees that aimed to reform police practices after the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd; the Trump administration intervened after a ...

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DOJ Drops Police Reform Consent Decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis

The U.S. Department of Justice is dropping police reform consent decrees with Louisville and Minneapolis, reversing Biden-era agreements stemming from probes into the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd; the DOJ also plans to close investigations and retract findings against several o...

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