June 16, 2004 - As part of the Mainstreet Radio series “Meth in Minnesota,” MPR’s Jeff Horwich reports on the expanding problem of meth abuse and transport throughout the state.
July 30, 2004 - Several Minneapolis city councilmembers took part in a unique study session on neighborhood crime today. The councilmembers boarded a tour bus and drove through some of the city's most well-known spots for criminal activity. The purpose of the trip was to give them a more personal view of the city's neighborhood crime problem.
August 30, 2004 - Minneapolis Police Chief William McManus met today with several community leaders to discuss concerns raised by a video released this weekend showing an officer striking a handcuffed suspect. After the meeting, community representatives praised police officials for their responsiveness and expressed confidence in an internal police investigation.
August 30, 2004 - Minneapolis community leaders and police are urging residents to let an investigation into allegations of police brutality run its course. Police officials and community representatives met face-to-face today. It's the second meeting since a television report showing video of an officer striking a handcuffed suspect.
August 31, 2004 - Minneapolis community leaders and police are urging residents to let an investigation into allegations of police brutality run its course. Police officials and community representatives met face-to-face today. It's the second meeting since a television report showing video of an officer striking a handcuffed suspect.
September 1, 2004 - Governor Tim Pawlenty is asking officials in the state's two largest cities to allow police officers to check people's immigration status. Pawlenty sent a letter to the Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils requesting that they change city ordinances that prohibit police officers from checking the papers of people who are not suspected of illegal activity. The governor cited a case in North Carolina where police officers detained an immigrant after they saw him videotaping financial institutions. Minneapolis City Council president Paul Ostrow says giving police officers the powers of federal agents could have a chilling effect on police-community relations.
September 10, 2004 - Minneapolis Police Chief Bill McManus says Governor Pawlenty is wrong to want police officers to arbitrarily check people's immigration status. Earlier this month the governor sent a letter to officials in Minneapolis and St. Paul urging the cities to change the laws which prohibit police officers from asking about a person's immigration status. Pawlenty says such prohibitions compromise security. On Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning program today, McManus said it's a form of racial profiling and he's steadfastly against it.
October 11, 2004 - Minneapolis police have started an internal investigation into allegations of police brutality stemming from a scuffle Friday night. Second Precinct Inspector Maderia Arradondo says the investigation will look into whether officer Alan Williams used excessive force when he shoved Dana Canty during a disturbance call. Canty checked into a hospital Saturday night with head injuries.
October 11, 2004 - Minneapolis police have launched an internal investigation into an allegation of police brutality stemming from a incident Friday night. North Memorial Medical Center admitted Dana Canty Saturday with head injuries. The day before Officer Alan Williams shoved Canty during a disturbance call. Second Precinct Inspector Maderia Arradondo says Williams remains on the job during the investigation by internal affairs. He says investigators will look into whether the force Williams used was appropriate.
October 12, 2004 - Minneapolis police have launched an internal investigation into an allegation of police brutality stemming from a incident Friday night. North Memorial Medical Center admitted Dana Canty Saturday with head injuries. The day before Officer Alan Williams shoved Canty during a disturbance call. Second Precinct Inspector Maderia Arradondo says Williams remains on the job during the investigation by internal affairs. He says investigators will look into whether the force Williams used was appropriate.