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UNITED RESPONSE. The ambulance of fallen paramedic Adam Finseth, who was shot and killed when attempting to help officers who were shot after responding to a domestic situation. The ambulance was covered in flowers and notes for the family.

Three first responders killed in Burnsville shooting

Eliana Mann, Production Manager February 25, 2024
Two police officers and a firefighter were killed Feb. 18 in Burnsville. The public memorial for the first responders will be held on Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
CITY COUNCIL. The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 against the proposed retention and recruitment plan for the MPD. Following the murder of George Floyd, the number of police officers has decreased substantially. (Public domain image: Minneapolis Government)

City Council rejects recruitment and retention incentives, leaves Minneapolis policing uncertain

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon December 17, 2023
The council struck down a $15 million plan to increase the Minneapolis Police Department’s staff.
State troopers are stationed outside governor Tim Walz's house located on Summit Avenue. Surveillance is kept all hours, with either one or two state-cars present.

Heightened security at the Governor’s Mansion response to increased protests

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline May 3, 2021
Even with a security team, Gov. Tim Walz has consistent police presence outside the residence for addition protection.
Mayor Jacob Frey said he supports the idea of having a bigger approach to public safety yet he still has concerns that this plan would diminish the accountability for the department itself.

City Council seeks new proposal to change Minneapolis Police System

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline April 15, 2021
Seven months ago the department of public safety stated that they would be “ending the Minneapolis Police Department”. Their first proposal to make this statement a reality was blocked by the Charter Commission. Now they have released a second proposal to keep this promise. This proposal will eliminate the department but keeping the police.
Over one-hundred people marched down Grand Ave. carrying signs with different words but the same message. Black women matter.

St. Paul march calls for the protection of black women

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline October 13, 2020
Over 100 people attended the Protect Black Women Rally & March in St. Paul on Oct. 10.
[THE 5] Homicide, the Intelligence Committee, the Climate Strike, and Justin Trudeau's blackface

[THE 5] Homicide, the Intelligence Committee, the Climate Strike, and Justin Trudeau’s blackface

Evelyn Lillemoe, Chief Visual Editor September 27, 2019
The 5 is a monthly digest of local, national and international news curated to build awareness and inspire discussion.
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