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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for December 2014

2014 in review: Top Twin Cities stories

Laura McCallumLaura McCallum December 30, 2014, 1:12 PM Dec 30, 2014
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What metro story mattered most to you in 2014? Read more →

Number of female Mpls cops drops

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams December 16, 2014, 11:35 AM Dec 16, 2014
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One of the most common concerns I heard from people I spoke with for the story which aired yesterday on MPR about female police officers was the stagnant or shrinking number of women in law enforcement.  In April, female officers made up 15 percent of the Minneapolis Police Department.  Today, I received the latest tally, Read more →

Grant to help Minneapolis check if services equal

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert December 15, 2014, 5:28 PM Dec 15, 2014
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Minneapolis has won a grant of up to $2.7 million that the officials will use to evaluate whether the city delivers city services equally. The six-person Minneapolis innovation team will analyze whether core city services are delivered fairly to all residents, regardless of race. Read more →

Police chief honors lifesaving officers, citizens

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams December 15, 2014, 2:45 PM Dec 15, 2014
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Harteau said in light of recent local and national protests against police brutality, it was important to recognize the good work officers do all the time. Read more →

Minneapolis budget cut opponents decry ‘latte levy’

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert December 2, 2014, 2:52 PM Dec 2, 2014
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The average Minneapolis homeowner will save about $3 on next year’s property tax bill, thanks to some modest budget cuts approved Monday by the Minneapolis City Council. Opponents mockingly call it the “latte levy.” Read more →

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