Hennepin County and Minneapolis could both make Juneteenth an official holiday
Hennepin County is making Juneteenth an official holiday and the City of Minneapolis could do the same.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As Hennepin County moves to make Juneteenth, the day that commemorates when the last U.S. slaves were told they were free back in 1885, an official holiday, Minneapolis city leaders could follow suit as calls grow to make the day a paid holiday. This is a holiday of significance to all Americans, said Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins.
In Minneapolis, City Council Vice President Jenkins is leading the charge. This plays a significant role in our efforts to be a much more equitable city, said Jenkins.
$35M estimated in settlements with Minneapolis police who left after 2020 unrest article
The Minneapolis Police Department s Third Precinct burns during a riot following the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis city leaders have begun signing off on large workers’ compensation packages for dozens of police officers who left the department after the death of George Floyd and subsequent civil unrest.
By some estimates, those settlements requiring City Council approval could approach $35 million.
$35M estimated in settlements with Minneapolis police who left after 2020 unrest
Minneapolis city leaders have begun signing off on large workers’ compensation packages for dozens of police officers who left the department after the death of George Floyd and subsequent civil unrest.
The George Floyd Memorial in south Minneapolis was a flashpoint in nationwide protests for racial justice but safety in the area has been a big concern.