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At Metro Transit, fighting crime and disciplining officers
Along with rising crime over the past few years, Metro Transit in Minneapolis and St. Paul has wrestled with one other problem: Having to discipline its police officers for misconduct, at a time when the number of officers available to fight crime has dropped. ... Continue Reading
Politics, the Vikings, and the U.S. Bank Stadium pedestrian bridge
After having committed $498 million in taxpayer money to help build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, state and local officials faced a new issue: How could people be convinced that a multi-million-dollar bridge for pedestrian safety was not just another perk for the team? ... Continue Reading
Public spending on Vikings Stadium continues to rise
Documents show that the amount of public spending for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium has moved upward – mainly through ancillary projects, both big and small, that have not been counted as part of the public’s official $498 million contribution. ... Continue Reading