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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...

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...

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...

MSR Historical Capsule: Historical Visit to the Twin Cities (spokesman-recorder.com)

This Historical Capsule was first published on Feb. 15, 1935. It gleefully announced that respected scholar W. E. B. DuBois would be speaking at Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House on Feb. 20, 1935. Also, in 1935, race was front and center as nightclubs were ordered to bar race patrons.

Trump administration denied Minneapolis nearly $1 million over ‘defund the police’ comments (www.startribune.com)

Trump administration officials used a “seriously flawed” process when they rejected a Minneapolis grant request over City Council members’ support for the “defund the police” movement, according to a newly released audit....

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