MPR’s Matt Sepic takes a look back at the tenure of Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges, whose four year term left contradictions. It included key reforms in the police department and championing of a two-decade park maintenance plan that's centered around racial equity, yet also was marked by two high-profile officer-involved shootings, communication problems, and strife with the police chief.
Awarded:
2017 MBJA Eric Sevareid Award, first place in Broadcast Writing - Large Market Radio category [one of three MPR News reports for this award]