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Minneapolis residents voice opinions to new police oversight commission

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2 years ago

May 22, 2024

Minneapolis residents voice opinions to new police oversight commission

Minneapolis police oversight meeting held

The Minneapolis Community Commission on Police Oversight had its first public meeting on Tuesday to weigh-in on police policies and practices.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Community Commission On Police Oversight was formed about a year ago. But this is the first chance the public has had a chance to tell the commission how they think policing is going in Minneapolis.

“I am not paying for cops to destroy the only possessions of the unhoused in my city, and I’m not paying them to intimidate students exercising their right to free speech. When adults can’t do their job properly, they face discipline, not hand-holding. At this time, this is all this body can provide. We need community control of the police, and we need it now,” said Minneapolis resident Joe Yates.

The purpose of the meeting was to get residents to voice their opinions on the MPD’s policies, rules, and practices.

The commission replaces the Police Conduct Oversight Commission, which was criticized for being ineffective but the new commission has also faced criticisms for a backlog of complaints, lack of training for commissioners, and a lack of public transparency.

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The hearing is part of the state’s consent decree with the city after an investigation found the MPD engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination.

“It’s been over 4 years since the civil unrest. Thankfully, we do not have the same police force we did in 2020. While they are not perfect, they deserve to be recognized for their hard work and progress. We also need to recognize the sacrifice and trauma they’ve endured to bring peace back to our community,” said Minneapolis resident Tim Peterson.

“We definitely feel the CCPO has been a failure in its first year. It just hasn’t done hardly any of the things it was created to do or that you wish to do,” said Dave Bicking of Communities United Against Police Brutality.

“I really like the idea of this committee. So much so, I would want to do this job. This sounds amazing, and I’m sure a lot of you had the same energy going into this. Unfortunately, I am also seeing a committee that is ineffective and that makes me sad,” said Minneapolis resident Alex Alley-Grommesh.

The commission’s duties include making recommendations related to MPD policies and reviewing complaints.

Their next meeting is scheduled for June 3.

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Child seriously injured after being struck by car while playing in alley

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June 21, 2026

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Child seriously injured after being struck by car while playing in alley

A child was seriously injured after a car hit them in an alley in Minneapolis on Saturday morning.

Minneapolis police say a child was playing in an alley near 29th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North around 11:30 a.m. when a car hit them. The child was brought to the hospital with potentially-life-threatening injuries, police added.

The child’s age was not released by law enforcement.

The driver of the car stayed at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement, Minneapolis police said.

There have been no arrests at this time.

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Minneapolis man jailed after allegedly stabbing a woman on Pillsbury Avenue

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June 20, 2026

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Minneapolis man jailed after allegedly stabbing a woman on Pillsbury Avenue

A Minneapolis man is behind bars after stabbing a woman early Saturday morning.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a stabbing around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of W 24th St. and Pillsbury Avenue. Officers found an adult woman with a non-life-threatening injury consistent with an edged blade.

Authorities said a man known to the woman stabbed her after a verbal argument escalated.

Police arrested a 49-year-old man and is currently at the Hennepin County Jail, pending a second-degree domestic assault charge.

Police said no one else was hurt. The case remains under investigation.

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The organizations listed above can help connect victims to resources like safe shelter, advocacy, legal help and support groups.

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MERAUDER, JUDGE, ARKANGEL and many more announced for Minneapolis’ Snow and Flurry 2026

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24 hours ago

June 20, 2026

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MERAUDER, JUDGE, ARKANGEL and many more announced for Minneapolis’ Snow and Flurry 2026

The lineup has been announced for the 2026 edition of Snow & Flurry, set for October 10th and 11th at Underground Music Cafe in Minneapolis, MN. Judge, Merauder, and Arkangel will headline the two-day event also featuring 25+ more acts in total.

Weekend passes are available now, with single-day tickets and daily lineups to be announced later.

Passes are available here.

Line up in order of flyer:

Judge
Merauder
Arkangel
The Killer
Nehemiah
Another Enemy
Awaiting Eschiel
Basic Needs
Blistered Spirit
Blood Stained Concrete
Cudgel
Direct Order
Dose
Enemy Of Man
Enervate
Ethic
Eyes Of Sorrow
Fleshless Body
Lead Spirit
Madman
Meantime
Neolithic
Passion
Self Interest
Shits Creek
Sin Sufrir
Skewed
What Counts
Withdrawal
Wrath Of Sanity
Velocity