ByMinneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo has taken himself out of the running for the top police job in San Jose, Calif.The Minneapolis Police Department issued a statement Tuesday evening, a day after San Jose announced that he was among the finalists for the job there."Chief Arradondo at this time has respectfully requested to have his name withdrawn from consideration for the San Jose Chief search process," according to the MPD release. "He wishes the City of San Jose and the SJPD the best as they select their next Chief of Police."The statement, sent by MPD spokesman John Elder,...…ByMinneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo has taken himself out of the running for the top police job in San Jose, Calif.The Minneapolis Police Department issued a statement Tuesday evening, a day after San Jose announced that he was among the finalists for the job there."Chief Arradondo at this time has respectfully requested to have his name withdrawn from consideration for the San Jose Chief search process," according to the MPD release. "He wishes the City of San Jose and the SJPD the best as they select their next Chief of Police."The statement, sent by MPD spokesman John Elder,...WW…

ByA coalition of progressive groups rallied in Minneapolis Wednesday night to demand that new President Joe Biden reverse many his predecessor's policies and protect immigrant and minority communities.Speakers at the rally outside South High School said that while they are pleased that Donald Trump lost the election, they want to see the Biden administration take immediate action on many issues that matter most to progressives.Many of the 120 or so people gathered carried signs supporting Black Lives Matter, defunding the police and fighting climate change.One sign atop a car read "Justice...…ByA coalition of progressive groups rallied in Minneapolis Wednesday night to demand that new President Joe Biden reverse many his predecessor's policies and protect immigrant and minority communities.Speakers at the rally outside South High School said that while they are pleased that Donald Trump lost the election, they want to see the Biden administration take immediate action on many issues that matter most to progressives.Many of the 120 or so people gathered carried signs supporting Black Lives Matter, defunding the police and fighting climate change.One sign atop a car read "Justice...WW…

More from the HomepageBloomington man took punch in social distancing dispute outside bar. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:A St. Paul man was charged Monday with punching and unintentionally killing a Bloomington hockey coach outside a bar following a dispute over social distance rules.Bloomington Jefferson High School coach Michael G. Ryan, 48, was found by officers outside Herbie's On the Park at 317 Washington St. about 11 p.m. Saturday.Witnesses told police that Ryan Whisler, 44, punched Ryan, who then fell backward and hit his head on concrete at the bottom of stairs, according...…More from the HomepageBloomington man took punch in social distancing dispute outside bar. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:A St. Paul man was charged Monday with punching and unintentionally killing a Bloomington hockey coach outside a bar following a dispute over social distance rules.Bloomington Jefferson High School coach Michael G. Ryan, 48, was found by officers outside Herbie's On the Park at 317 Washington St. about 11 p.m. Saturday.Witnesses told police that Ryan Whisler, 44, punched Ryan, who then fell backward and hit his head on concrete at the bottom of stairs, according...WW…