Al Hofstede
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- Spectrum: Community plans for city decisions
On this regional public affairs program, a panel discussion of a recent Citizens League report on community participation in decision-making in the twin cities.
- Spectrum: Minneapolis police chiefs
This regional public affairs program is a discussion on current system of police chief appointment in Minneapolis, where the chief is chosen by the mayor. MPR’s Neal St. Anthony met with numerous people concerned with the situation and prepared this report.
- Spectrum: Minneapolis Police
On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Dan Olson profiles the Minneapolis Police Department. Olson reports on a 1976 League of Women Voters “Police Community Report,” which highlights issues in the politics of appointments, law enforcement budgets, training, communications, community relations, administravitive rules & planning, discriminatory actions, and stability in leadership.
- Norman Borlaug and Minneapolis Mayor Al Hofstede speak at Nowegian American appreciation ceremony
Norman Boralug says his family was fortunate but nonetheless went through great difficulty in trying to find a new home and establish themselves here. He mentions his heritage and being able to develop his talents in America. Minneapolis Mayor Al Hofstede says today there are more Norwegians in America than there are in Norway. We?re proud that they?re here; they played an important role in building not only this country but also Minneapolis. Today everyone should be Norwegian. Let?s really welcome the king when he comes here over the weekend.
- A look at the conflict between Black community and Minneapolis police
MPR’s Martin Bunzl prepares this report on the conflict that exists between the Black community and the Minneapolis Police Department. Included are various resident commentary from a Minnesota Human Rights Commission hearing.
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