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How 2020 Changed Policing in Minneapolis—And How It Didn’t: A Talk With U of M Sociologist Michelle Phelps

In her new book, 'The Minneapolis Reckoning,' Phelps talks about the opportunities for change that were missed after 2020—and the opportunities that still remain.

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Keith Harris

June 11, 2024

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There’s a Movement to Create Driftless National Park in Minnesota

Plus MinnPost thanks Obama, George Floyd memorials, and grocery worker protests in today's Flyover news roundup.

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Jay Boller, Keith Harris, and Jessica Armbruster

May 26, 2023

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NY Times George Floyd Story Is Why We Need Local Journalism

Plus controversial city government nom chugs along, Big Ag vs. Big Meat, and getting (lightly) stoned buddddday in today's Flyover.

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Keith Harris, Jay Boller, and Jessica Armbruster

May 25, 2022

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Scenes from George Floyd’s 48th Birthday Celebration at George Floyd Square

Thursday would have been his birthday.

Bryan Frank

October 15, 2021

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Ex-Officers Plead Not Guilty on Federal Charges

Plus Minneapolis police retreat and our mediocre State Capital in today's Flyover.

Racket Staff

September 14, 2021