Minneapolis Review

Minnesota sees drop in unemployment rate

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

Minnesota saw a drop in its unemployment rate this October from 5.9% in September to 4.6%.

Senate votes to end Walz's emergency powers for the fourth time

By Elle Johnson | Oct 2, 2020

The Minnesota Senate voted to end Gov. Tim Walz's extension of emergency powers during its fourth special session, which makes it the fourth time the Senate has voted in favor of ending the governor's emergency powers this year.

Minneapolis to see Surly Beer Hall close in November

By Elle Johnson | Sep 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many businesses to permanently close, with the Surly Beer Hall in Minneapolis being the latest to announce its indefinite closure coming in November.

Protesters call for Kroll's resignation

By Elle Johnson | Aug 20, 2020

Protesters are calling for the resignation of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll.

Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

Senators call for 'practice-or-pattern' investigation into Minneapolis Police Department

By Elle Johnson | Jul 10, 2020

Minnesota Sens. Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) and David Senjem (R-Rochester) called for the U.S. Department of Justice to open a "practice-or-pattern" investigation, which would look into the Minneapolis Police Department for any unrest, according to a press release from the Minnesota State Republican Caucus.

Walz urges residents to stay home, rioters to end violence

By Elle Johnson | Jun 2, 2020

After Gov. Tim Walz ordered mobilization of the state's National Guard, he urged Minnesota residents to stay home on the night of May 29 to stay safe from the outside agitators looting the Twin Cities, Star Tribune reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.

House Republicans propose multiple bills to stop crime

By Elle Johnson | Mar 23, 2020

Multiple proposals were introduced by House Republicans at the Capitol to improve public safety after the rise of violent crime in parts of the Twin Cities and other areas in Minnesota.