Embedded social workers help police in St. Paul, Coon Rapids and Blaine safely respond to mental health calls
The social workers have different training than police officers and help reinforce the notion that ‘mental health is not a crime.’
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Will Minneapolis alternative policing pilots become permanent?
Activists are encouraged their ideas are being piloted but want to see long-term funding. City officials say some programs are moving in that direction.
Walz encounters opportunities, perils in being the incumbent during a crime wave
Walz’s official press conference touting state help for metro law enforcement efforts came a day before alarming state crime stats were released.
Hennepin voters give nods to Moriarty, Dimick in county attorney primary
Mary Moriarty received more than double the votes of her nearest competitor, while Martha Holton Dimick edged Ryan Winkler for the final spot on the November ballot.
At public safety forum in north Minneapolis, Don Samuels promises more federal help
Samuels, who is trying to unseat U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, pledged to take community members’ concerns to Washington.
Campaign finance reports show candidate raising, spending as Hennepin County attorney, sheriff races heat up
But will it translate to votes come Aug. 9?
How state and federal consent decrees could make way for broader scope of changes to Minneapolis policing
While city officials have openly resisted the idea of multiple consent decrees, some argue that could be the path to broader, more lasting changes to the embattled police department.
‘We have a voice’: Minneapolis pact with Native community gets another refresh
The American Indian Memorandum of Understanding — likely the first of its kind in the nation — has provided Minneapolis’ Native community standing in the city government since 2003, during good times and bad.
Omar, Samuels locked in intra-party Democratic conflict
The Democratic primary, held on Aug. 9, is a contest between ideologies. Samuels is a moderate Democrat and Omar, 39, a trailblazing activist of the multicultural left.
Addressing menthol cigarette usage, vaping, highlights policy inequities
The gap is apparent – 85% of Black and African American cigarette smokers use menthol cigarettes compared to 29% of white cigarette smokers.
Walz and Simon opt out of campaign public funds program; Ellison opts in
GOP candidates Scott Jensen and Kim Crockett have also submitted applications to the Campaign Finance Board for public funds.
Ramsey County judge’s ruling on abortion is a win for those seeking easier access to the medical procedure
With the overturning of Roe, abortion rights activists predict Minnesota will become something of an island in the Upper Midwest where abortions are legal.
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Saraswati Singh
The Ramsey County prosecutor says her legal experience, as well as experiences in her personal life, make her the ideal candidate.
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Paul Ostrow
He said connections between Minneapolis, the suburbs and exurbs, as well as law enforcement and communities are “desperately needed” and that the Hennepin County Attorney is in the unique position of being able to unite people.
Walz celebrates traffic stops in Twin Cities crime reduction effort — but says they’re not for minor infractions
Walz said troopers have been focused on traffic violations they deem a threat to public safety.
Why are wealthier Minneapolis neighborhoods receiving extra police patrols?
The Lowry Hill neighborhood, through a nonprofit called the Minneapolis Safety Initiative created by the neighborhood’s residents, secured a contract with the city earlier this year for $210,000 in extra police patrols at $107 per hour worked by an officer.
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Mary Moriarty
The former Hennepin County Public Defender believes public safety, racial equity, and reform go “hand-in-hand.”
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Martha Holton Dimick
The former judge and county prosecutor said her know-how and relationships equip her to improve public safety and police accountability.
Big money once again pours into House races in Minnesota
In the 5th, Omar faces well-funded challengers in Aug. 9 primary and the Democrat who wins will see a well-funded challenger in November, though the seat is considered safely Democrat. Democrat Ettinger, running in the 1st, makes big loans to his campaign in a “safe” Republican district.
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Ryan Winkler
The Majority Leader of the DFL-led Minnesota House of Representatives says partnership building and focusing prosecutorial resources on violent crime will steady public safety in the county.
