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Local View: More discussion needed before changing city charter, adding new deputy police chief
From the column: As there are community concerns about the accountability of police to the public, we advocate for a complete discussion that illustrates the department’s goals and includes consideration of community initiatives. 
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Kriss Osbakken |
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A Duluth Police sergeant warns Black Lives Matters supporters that using a megaphone they had would violate a city ordinance. (Steve Kuchera / [email protected])
We all are aware of the brutal death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis Police last year. However, some may be less aware of the apparently racially disproportionate policing practices here in the Northland. ....

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