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| |  | Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara speaks during a Minneapolis Police Department graduation ceremony. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) |
| Fallout from MPD Chief resignation | It’s been a dramatic week for the City of Minneapolis, after Chief Brian O’Hara resigned amid allegations of investigation interference. The (rotten) cherry on top is that O’Hara’s departure comes as Minneapolis police are projected to have overspent their budget by $23 million. The Star Tribune’s Deena Winter writes that by dipping into their emergency funds to cover the excess costs, the city could face higher interest rates on debt and less revenue on interest. MPD and the fire department (which also exceeded its budget) cite overtime costs as the main reason. [Star Tribune] | - What about that consent decree? The police department is still under a settlement agreement to reform its discriminatory practices and work culture. Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, whose department investigated MPD, thinks new leadership could be a “reset” for the department. [MPR News]
- Other issues: MPD is also being scrutinized for how it handled the death of Allison Lussier and the shooting of Davis Moturi. Auditors looking into Lussier’s case were met with “resistance” from police officers, and ultimately were not able to interview four cops involved in the case because some of them left the force. A new chief will likely still be grappling with these investigations. Yesterday, Mayor Jacob Frey chose Inspector Bill Peterson as interim police chief until a permanent chief is found. [Star Tribune]
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| What the Cities Are Talking About |
| Drama: Apparently, Sen. Amy Klobuchar got quite a shock at the DFL convention after delegates nominated 26-year-old progressive activist Kobey Layne as a challenger for the party's gubernatorial endorsement. Klobuchar handily won the party’s endorsement, but not before she loudly said she was going to leave the convention in frustration. Layne, who is to the left of Klobuchar, said she will run against the political veteran in the primary. [Minnesota Reformer] | | In memoriam: Twin Cities media are mourning the loss of Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime sports reporter who advocated for fair coverage of Black athletes and coaches. Fitzgerald worked for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder for around four decades. His son Larry Fitzgerald Jr., a former wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer. [Spokesman-Recorder] | | History in the making: Since January, The Rebel Loon Archive has been collecting art responding to Operation Metro Surge. Founder Erica Helander is producing a 200-page book featuring artists’ work. You can view the exhibition at True North Studio in Uptown Minneapolis through June 7. [KARE 11] | |  | Twin City’s Set at Izakaya Kazama. (Tiffany Bui / City Cast Twin Cities) |
| Next bite: Izakaya Kazama is chef Matthew Kazama’s (of Ramen Kazama and TokiDoki Burger) latest creation. I found it a unique addition to our vibrant Japanese restaurant scene. This new spot focuses on small plates (priced at about $5 each), great for sampling a bit of everything. Or you can go all in on a combo platter for about $25. The beef tongue melted in my mouth. [MSP Mag] |
| Health alert: Milkjam Creamery is facing a recall. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture warns that some of the products sold in store may have metal fragments. If you have the Black Non-Dairy, Toasted Coconut Non-Dairy, Zahra, or Ridin’ Duuuurty flavors, officials advise throwing it out or returning it. [FOX 9] |
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Did you know Minneapolis is Pedro Pascal’s favorite city? In an interview last month, the actor surprised Jason Matheson with his love for The Guthrie and Juicy Lucys. Check our tribute inspired by Pascal’s words of affirmation. |
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