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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.

Police Reform Is Just $1M Away

Plus the first major pot bust following legalization, crunching the 2023 election numbers, and St. Paul traffic woes in today's Flyover news roundup.

November 13, 2023

Pardon Me? NYT Goes Long on Minnesota Board of Pardons.

Plus a Third Precinct update, an MEA primer, and lotsa food news in today's Flyover news roundup.

MPD Reportedly Operates like the Mob

Plus folk arts flourish, yurts for the homeless, and a football conspiracy in today's Flyover news roundup.

Local Twitter Thwarting Frey’s Plans to End Homelessness 

Plus NSFW MPD, the guv's crumbling house, and more climate dread in today's Flyover news roundup.

That Guy Who’s Absolutely Not Lying About Having Sex With Obama? He’s From Minnesota.

Plus cops in schools, more Third Precinct questions, and a skyway franchise's extreme debt in today's Flyover news roundup.

Beans to DFL: Keep Leaning Left!

Plus housing the Third Precinct, Anthony Edwards divorce paranoia, and sounding the alarm(s) in today's Flyover news roundup.

September 6, 2023

Wonsley vs. Frey: Fight!!!

Plus same ol' MPD leadership, a private equity landlord gouges north Mpls residents, and Frey appoints a homelessness czar in today's Flyover local news roundup.

MN Lawmakers to Union Firefighters: Hubba Hubba Awooga!!

Plus an investigation into some truly shitty weather, a defense of Jay Kolls, and the latest obit for Uptown in today's Flyover news roundup.