Journalism
Steve Grove’s new job
Steve Grove’s transition from concealing public records to running a newspaper.
The Bad Cops: How Minneapolis protects its worst police officers until it’s too late
Files I obtained through public records litigation show a pattern of mismanagement in the Minneapolis Police Department which makes it unable to discipline and remove officers who pose a danger to the public.
Minneapolis Police union fought to keep officer who told Somali American teens he was proud U.S. troops killed ‘you folk’ during Black Hawk Down
The officer’s words—described as volatile, prejudiced, and horrific—remained a secret for five years. They highlight the Minneapolis Police Department’s troubled relationship with people of color, and especially the Somali community.
Mail-in ballot witness requirement waived for Minnesota’s November election
A court order allowing registered Minnesota voters to skip getting a witness signature on their mail-in ballot for next week’s primary election will be extended to the November general election.
How do the police know you were near a crime scene? Google told them.
Police are increasingly using judge-approved ‘reverse location’ search warrants to find cellphones near crime scenes.
Minnesota DFL candidates for governor talk transparency
Erin Murphy and Tim Walz talk about their commitment to government accountability and transparency if elected Governor.