Minneapolis cat tour started as joke, now draws hundreds of admirers ( www.washingtonpost.com )
The cat tour started small....
Recanted Jailhouse Testimonies Lead to Renewed Calls to Release Bobo and Ferguson ( unicornriot.ninja )
A Fighter for the Working Class ( prospect.org )
Journalist Linda Tirado is dying after being shot by cops while covering the George Floyd protests. Her work told the story of poverty from the inside out.
Minneapolis park employees vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike ( www.startribune.com )
The labor union representing more than 200 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board employees voted to authorize a strike this week....
Former Israeli Prime Minister Greeted by Hundreds of Protesters in Minneapolis ( unicornriot.ninja )
Beaten by cops, this man is skeptical of police reform in Minneapolis ( www.washingtonpost.com )
Jaleel Stallings was swept up in the chaos of protests over George Floyd’s murder. The outcome changed his life.
Man Reportedly in Crisis Killed by Minneapolis Police ( unicornriot.ninja )
Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth across the Twin Cities ( sahanjournal.com )
Celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year with more than a dozen events that include free food, a carnival, educational opportunities and face painting, among other family-friendly activities....
Hope, continued activism, shine at fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death ( www.mprnews.org )
Several events were held this weekend to remember Floyd, a now annual tradition in Minneapolis. A coalition of activist organizations held a solidarity rally on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue. They were joined by Floyd’s relatives as well as the family of Calvin Horton Jr., who was shot and killed by a pawn shop...
Legislature passes law protecting Minneapolis 2040 Plan ( minnesotareformer.com )
The Minneapolis 2040 Plan, which sought to end single-family zoning citywide and improve housing affordability, could move forward without the threat of continued environmental lawsuits....
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting ( www.mprnews.org )
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar won the endorsement of the state DFL party in her re-election bid for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district in a first round of balloting. The backing unlocks resources from the state party ahead of the August primary race....
University of Minnesota reaches ‘initial agreement’ with pro-Palestine student protesters ( sahanjournal.com )
The University of Minnesota agreed late Wednesday night to consider student protesters’ demands calling for the university to divest from Israel....
Minneapolis teachers, support staff to hold strike votes after mediation falls short ( sahanjournal.com )
The union said that members would vote on Thursday and Friday, and they would announce the results on Saturday. The unions can call a strike at any time after members approve, but are required to give the district 10 days’ notice before walking off the job.
Six newspapers serving southwest Twin Cities metro area will publish last issue this week ( m.startribune.com )
The publications are part of Denver-based MediaNews Group, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that purchased the group of papers in 2020. The company, one of the largest newspaper publishers in the country, is known for gutting and then closing local papers. It has published the St. Paul Pioneer Press since...
Killing the Middlemen in the Rideshare Industry ( www.hamiltonnolan.com )
Anoka-Hennepin school board member threatens budget over equity efforts ( sahanjournal.com )
An Anoka-Hennepin school board member backed by a conservative parents rights group says he plans to force a budget showdown if the district does not scrap programs aimed at racial and gender equity....
Minneapolis foundry under fire for air pollution also failed to protect employees from hazardous chemicals ( sahanjournal.com )
A south Minneapolis iron foundry that repeatedly violated federal law with its air pollution also failed to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, according to a federal inspection....
On Trans Day of Visibility, Rep. Leigh Finke reflects on first year in Legislature and what’s ahead ( www.mprnews.org )
DFL Rep. Leigh Finke of St. Paul has had a busy first year as a legislator and her second year is set to build upon the work of the last....
L.A. Times reporters attacked by Minnesota troopers will settle lawsuit for $1.2 million ( www.latimes.com )
Two journalists who were cornered and attacked by the Minnesota State Patrol as they covered protests over George Floyd’s murder for the Los Angeles Times will soon settle a lawsuit with the state for $1.2 million. The pair, one current and one former L.A. Times employee, alleged the troopers violated their 1st Amendment...
19 Bar, a Minneapolis gay bar open since the 1950s, closes after crash sparks fire ( www.mprnews.org )
Minneapolis’ 19 Bar is shuttered after a fire burned through the building on Friday....
Minneapolis receives funds to document Black history and list historic places ( spokesman-recorder.com )
On March 7, the city of Minneapolis voted to accept $75,000 from the National Park Service to continue documenting the history and contribution of Black people to the city....
Minneapolis Council overrides mayor’s veto of Uber and Lyft minimum rates ( minnesotareformer.com )
Dismissing Uber and Lyft’s threats to leave the city, the Minneapolis City Council voted 10-3 to override a mayoral veto of minimum pay rates for drivers....
Turning the Tables in Minnesota ( prospect.org )
An enduring union-community alliance in the Twin Cities may be a model for progressive victories.
Police reform is coming to Minneapolis. Here’s what implementing the consent decree will look like ( www.mprnews.org )
An independent organization will soon begin work to oversee the city of Minneapolis’ court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police. The nonprofit Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA) will be known as the “independent monitor” in this situation....
What are the Nazis doing in a south Minneapolis legislative race? ( minnesotareformer.com )
Katie Jones is from a small town in rural Indiana. She studied soil and water engineering at Purdue University before taking her engineering skills into the energy conservation field with the Center for Energy and Environment here. She’s worked on transportation and climate change policy with her local lawmaker, Rep. Frank...
