In wake of George Floyd's death, what does 'reforming' Minneapolis Police mean?
The death of George Floyd in police custody has cast an international spotlight on Minneapolis and spurred nationwide discussions about police reform. A majority of the City Council has pledged to "begin the process" of ending the Minneapolis Police Department, a topic that has been simmering for years here. Host Eric Roper talks with reporter Andy Mannix about past attempts and what "reforming" the department might look like.
By Eric Roper and Andy Mannix, Star Tribune
June 12, 2020 at 12:59PM
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Eric Roper and Andy Mannix, Star Tribune
The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.