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Two members of Minneapolis civilian oversight commission abruptly resign
The departures are the latest fallout after recent terminations, resignations.
Professor will visit St. Paul to discuss history of white supremacy in U.S. textbooks
Donald Yacovone is the author of a book about how white supremacy was infused in American public education for centuries.
Decades of turmoil mark legacy of civilian police oversight in Minneapolis
City operations director commits to making oversight work after the termination of one official and the departure of another.
Civilian police oversight: 3 decades of controversy
Through resistance and several iterations, it continues to face challenges.
Minneapolis city official is named interim director of police civilian review agency
Carolina Amini, who has experience with the City Attorney's Office and the Civil Rights Department, will take over next week.
Strip searches curtailed at Shakopee women's prison
After protests, the Minnesota Department of Corrections says it has begun moving toward use of electronic searches. "We want to reduce the risk of further traumatizing people," Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said.
Minneapolis civil rights director fired
Civil Rights Director Alberder Gillespie was terminated Friday after superiors said she 'poses an immediate threat' to police reform.
With new comic book, young Minneapolis author, artist makes his debut
"Kings of Quests" is a magical tale about four Black teens who meet in the forest.
Minneapolis has faced 'unique trauma,' says newly named police monitor
David Douglass plans to bring his monitoring team to Minneapolis in early March.
Minneapolis picks independent evaluator for policing reforms
The city has entered a court-enforceable settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and continues to negotiate a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.