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Minneapolis Defense Attorney Suspected of Smuggling Drugs Into Jail Calls the Claims 'Deeply Offensive'

A Minneapolis defense attorney has denied allegations that she smuggled drugs into jail, calling the claims "categorically false" and "deeply offensive."

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

Minnesota Man Who Spent Nearly 20 Years in Prison Sues Minneapolis Police for Wrongful Conviction After Life Sentence Vacated

Minnesota man Marvin Haynes, wrongfully convicted at 16 and exonerated after 18 years in prison, sues Minneapolis police for fabricating evidence and seeks a total of $1.8 million for his wrongful imprisonment.

Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025

Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Minnesota Pride group raises $50,000 after dropping Target as a sponsor

Non-profit that organizes annual Minneapolis festival cut ties with retailer after 18 years after it drops DEI policies

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2025

Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments

Target’s rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

“The Entire Plane Was Seated And Waiting”: Airline Helps Woman Get To Her Terminally Ill Mother

Lady shares touching story on how Delta Air Lines’ kindness helped her see her terminally sick mom one last time. The post “The Entire Plane Was Seated And Waiting”: Airline Helps Woman Get To Her Terminally Ill Mother first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 27, 2025

Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Trump Administration Halts Police Reform Agreements, Upending DOJ Efforts

Trump administration halts police reform agreements, impacting Minneapolis and Louisville. Potential disruption to ongoing reform efforts.

Top News · Jan 23, 2025

Thousands of people enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures

Saturday was cold even for Minneapolis, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from tromping out onto a frozen lake to immerse themselves in art, make new friends — and try their best to stay warm

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

Delta jet aborts takeoff from snowy Atlanta airport after engine problem

Four passengers have been injured after a Delta Air Lines jet at the Atlanta airport aborted its takeoff for a flight to Minneapolis

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025