Creating a Minnesota for all Minnesotans: A Message from Duchesne Drew and Jon McTaggart
April 15, 2021
“Our community is once again reeling. We’re not only confronting the tragic killing of Daunte Wright in the midst of Derek Chauvin’s trial, but we’re grappling with the underlying history and systems that shape how differently Black, Indigenous and other people of color experience life here in Minnesota. It’s hard but important work that we must do individually and collectively. Many of us are trying to build understanding, heal wounds and lay the groundwork for a healthier and more equitable region.”
Discover coverage, resources, and read more from Duchesne Drew, President, Minnesota Public Radio and Jon McTaggart, CEO, American Public Media Group.
Officer who shot Wright to face 2nd-degree manslaughter charge
April 14, 2021
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput on Wednesday said he is filing a second-degree manslaughter charge against former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
- Brooklyn Center officer, chief resign Mayor wants AG Ellison to handle Wright case
- Chief Cop meant to use Taser on Wright
- 'I never imagined this' Daunte Wright's family calls for accountability
- Sahan Journal Brooklyn Center renters blame police for chaos at protests
Call to Mind: Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care
April 14, 2021
The nation’s mental health crisis is worsening with the COVID-19 pandemic. About two in five adults reported struggling with their mental health, including substance use, in the last year. That’s twice the number of Americans who typically experience a mental illness in any given year. It’s time to rethink mental health care.
How can our system of care shorten the ten year average to treat people after their first symptoms? What would the ideal mental health care system look like? What policies need to change to create it?
Join host Kimberly Adams and national leaders in mental health care and policy reform, in a free, live virtual event discussion. You can help inform this important conversation with your questions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of this radio program.
Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. CDT
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Brooklyn Center officer, chief resign; mayor wants AG Ellison to handle Wright case
April 13, 2021
Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott appealed for calm with demonstrations set to resume over the police killing of Daunte Wright. Minneapolis, St. Paul ordered 10 p.m. curfew. Ben Crump, the George Floyd family attorney, is now representing the Wright family.
- Brooklyn Center chief Cop meant to use Taser on Wright
- Explainer How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser?
- Minnesota Legislature Deadly Brooklyn Center traffic stop renews focus on policing laws
- Photos from Sunday Night of unrest follows fatal police shooting
- Nationwide Protests grow over death of Daunte Wright
A 2nd night of protests in Brooklyn Center; officer who killed Daunte Wright is ID'd
April 13, 2021
Hundreds of people gathered outside the police station in the north Twin Cities metro just before a 7 p.m. curfew went into effect Monday. After warning them to leave, police used tear gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse protesters. At least 40 were arrested.
- Brooklyn Center chief Cop meant to use Taser on Wright
- Explainer How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser?
- Minnesota Legislature Deadly Brooklyn Center traffic stop renews focus on policing laws
- Photos from Sunday Night of unrest follows fatal police shooting
Deadly Brooklyn Center traffic stop renews focus on policing laws
April 12, 2021
Twenty-year-old Daunte Wright died soon after being shot by a Brooklyn Center police officer during a traffic stop Sunday. The state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident.
- Sunday Tear gas deployed to clear protesters
- Brooklyn Center chief Cop meant to use Taser on Wright; Walz orders wide curfew
- Photos Night of unrest follows fatal Brooklyn Center police shooting
One dead in police shooting in Brooklyn Center; tear gas deployed to clear protesters
April 12, 2021
Police deployed tear gas and flash-bang grenades Sunday night to clear protesters who gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in the wake of the fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old man earlier in the day.
Podcast: In Front of Our Eyes
April 12, 2021
MPR News, which has followed the killing of George Floyd in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on the monumental trial of Derek Chauvin, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. This podcast was created in collaboration with American Public Media.
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Follow developments in the trial, community reaction and share your questions with MPR News.
Even with prospect of aid, Minnesota school budgets in dire shape
April 12, 2021
The coronavirus hasn’t just upended classrooms around the state — it’s wreaking havoc on district budgets, which are largely determined by enrollment. State and federal lawmakers are considering and passing billions of new dollars in education funding, but Minnesota districts are still laying off staff and closing schools.
- COVID drives home schooling surge Public school enrollment drops in MN
- As schools reopen in MN COVID-19 cases climb
- MPR News with Kerri Miller Why stress causes teachers to leave the classroom
One dead in police shooting in Brooklyn Center; large crowd gathers at scene
April 11, 2021
A man is dead after being shot by police during a traffic stop on Sunday in the Twin Cities suburb of Brooklyn Center, and a large crowd gathered at the scene Sunday evening to protest the shooting.