#Two Minnesota National Guardsmen suffer minor injuries in drive-by shooting

#Two Minnesota National Guardsmen suffer minor injuries in drive-by shooting

“#Two Minnesota National Guardsmen suffer minor injuries in drive-by shooting” A team of Minnesota National Guard members and Minneapolis police officers were targeted in a drive-by shooting in the city early Sunday, authorities said. Two guardsmen suffered minor injuries when someone in a light-colored SUV fired at the “neighborhood security team” at around 4:19 a.m. in…

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#Minnesota State Patrol updates guidance on reporters during protests

#Minnesota State Patrol updates guidance on reporters during protests

“#Minnesota State Patrol updates guidance on reporters during protests” Credentialed members of the press can no longer be subject to Minnesota State Patrol dispersal orders, and troopers will halt the practice of photographing them before letting them go while covering protests and have been prohibited from taking other actions against the media. “A free press is foundational to our democracy, and…

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#Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

#Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

“#Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters” Elected leaders in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright want officers to scale back their tactics amid nightly protests, leaving some law enforcement called in to assist asking whether the city still wants their help. Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered outside the…

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#Media pushes false narrative of racism

#Media pushes false narrative of racism

“#Media pushes false narrative of racism” The riots that have erupted after the killing of Daunte Wright reinforce a familiar pattern. This response is rooted not only in tragedy, but in a distorted perception of reality.   Chelsea Handler, for example, suggested that people of color have a “50-50” chance of being shot by police.  This…

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#Protesters chase CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest

#Protesters chase CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest

“#Protesters chase CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest” Protesters in Minnesota chased away a CNN crew while they were attempting to cover the fourth night of demonstrations over the police-killing of Daunte Wright, a report said. One member of the crew got pelted in the head with a water bottle, falling to the ground, outside…

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#Man curses out CNN reporter while she’s live on air

#Man curses out CNN reporter while she’s live on air

“#Man curses out CNN reporter while she’s live on air” A man cursed out a CNN reporter while she was live on air covering protests in Minneapolis over the police death of Daunte Wright, video shows.  CNN correspondent Sara Sidner was reporting live around 9:45 p.m. EST Monday on the clashes between protesters and cops…

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