Minneapolis police account for majority of Minnesota's misconduct claims

Of the $160 million in police misconduct claims in Minnesota over the last decade, Minneapolis accounts for $136 million, Pioneer Press’ Frederick Melo writes. Not included in that $136 million is the $27 million Minneapolis paid in a settlement following the murder of George Floyd. Meanwhile in St. Paul, the Star Tribune writes that a policy to reduce stops and prosecutions for minor traffic violations “has had a positive effect on crime and on law enforcement’s relationship with the community.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey wants to keep Nicollet Mall free...