Citing rise in incidents, advocates push to expand Minnesota’s hate crimes law
Aimed at addressing “community intimidation,” the legislation would broaden the law to cover crimes based on a victim’s ethnicity, gender identity and gender expression.
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‘The Honor of a Lifetime’: OutFront Minnesota leader Monica Meyer is stepping down
After a 20-year career in which she oversaw historic strides in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, Meyer will leave as OutFront Minnesota’s executive director next month.
Minneapolis program puts energy audits into hands of potential homebuyers
In its first year, a city ordinance requiring energy audits prior to home sales resulted in more than 6,200 reports disclosing the conditions of windows, insulation, and heating systems for prospective buyers and new owners.
Minnesota Legislature moves closer to strengthening sexual assault law
Plus: man who performed Floyd’s autopsy could testify as soon as Thursday; Minneapolis voters to face ballot question on giving mayor more authority; self-described member of ‘Boogaloo Bois’ from St. Cloud charged with illegal possession of machine gun; and more.
Police expert: Chauvin inflicted pain on Floyd’s cuffed hand
Plus: Target to spend $2 billion+ at Black-owned businesses; water facility versus urban farm in Minneapolis; Apple Valley artist’s painting going to the moon; Pitino gets zip in buyout; Target Field COVID protocols explained; and more.
The daily coronavirus update: 19 more deaths in Minnesota; hospitalizations are on the rise
The seven-day positive case average, which lags by a week, is 6.3 percent. That rate has been rising for weeks and now well above a 5-percent threshold that state officials say is a concerning sign of disease.
House Democrats grapple with winding down Walz’s emergency powers
House Speaker Melissa Hortman has said she open to winding down many of Walz’s powers, though Republicans remain skeptical.
Phone visits, health equity, vaccines: One physician recounts his pandemic year
For Cuong Pham, M.D., 2020 was a year of change, advocacy and seemingly endless work.
MPD training instructor: Chauvin used unauthorized neck restraint on Floyd
Plus: Minnesota legislators present different plans for changing state election laws; 25 days of COVID-19 case growth in Minnesota; 10-year-old boy takes minivan to buy Cheerios in Stillwater; and more.
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota nears 3 million vaccine doses administered
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota is up 3,014 from Saturday’s count.
Attorneys argue over compelling Floyd associate to testify in Chauvin trial
Plus: witness testifies Chauvin had de-escalation training; Northwest Angle couple turned away from Canadian border; Evers declares emergency over Wisconsin wildfires; and more.
House DFLers’ tax proposal includes breaks on PPP loans, jobless benefits; adds fifth income tax bracket
The ranking Republican on the House Taxes Committee, Rep. Greg Davids, said the plan would be ‘dead on arrival’ in the state Senate.
‘The world is watching’: Outside the Chauvin trial
As the Derek Chauvin trial proceeds inside the Hennepin County Government Center courthouse, a small community of activists and vendors stand vigil.
MinnPost Festival has started (and you can still register for your *free* pass)
MinnPost Festival runs through Friday, April 9, and you can still register for your FREE pass to get access to the livestreams or recordings. But registration is required!
‘We’re not given the option to get vaccinated’: Advocates work to narrow racial and ethnic disparities in Wisconsin
Community groups find success through partnerships, deep listening and meeting people where they are — lessons that transcend vaccination campaigns.
Minneapolis police chief says Chauvin ‘absolutely’ violated department policy
Plus: state officials concern about growing number of COVID-19 cases in schools; report details pandemic’s economic impact on Minnesota breweries; Cher apologizes for tweet about George Floyd; and more.
ER doctor testifies George Floyd’s heart had stopped before he reached the hospital
Plus: former Minnesota resident political prisoner in Ethiopia; what the U gets from the American Rescue Plan; state fair vaccine site opening; and more.
The daily coronavirus update: mass vaccination site coming to Minnesota state fairgrounds
The effort is aimed at inoculating people who live in areas that rank high on the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index, which measures things like poverty and access to transportation.
Red Lake ‘Portraits of Recovery’ paints a hopeful picture of Native addiction treatment
The video features the addiction and recovery stories of three Red Lake Chemical Health employees.
What is the Border-to-Border Touring Route, and why are some groups resisting it?
The DNR has settled on a 750-mile route that it plans to soon mark with signage and begin promoting as an “adventure trail.”
