Black Lives Matter

Nov 12, 2025

8th Circuit sides with Home Depot in ‘BLM’ apron dispute

The 8th Circuit ruled Home Depot had a legitimate business reason to bar “BLM” on work aprons, overturning an NLRB order that found the rule unlawful.

Aug 11, 2025

Perspectives: ‘Black Lives Matter’ back at 8th Circuit

The permissibility of the slogan “Black Lives Matter” is back at the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in another case from Minnesota.

Mar 14, 2024

Experts explain implications of NLRB employee speech ruling

Minnesota employment law authorities analyze the NLRB's recent rule to expand protection of employee speech under certain circumstances.

Nov 30, 2015

Prosecutors charge 4 in shooting of Minneapolis protesters

A man who allegedly shot at demonstrators protesting the killing of a black man by Minneapolis police was charged Monday with assault with a dangerous weapon and riot, while three others also face riot charges.

Nov 24, 2015

Protests push prospects for special session

Gov. Dayton and Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk have proposed a special session to deal, in part, with the state’s racial disparities.

Oct 21, 2015

Why Black Lives Matter’s message isn’t heard

It is not so clear that the group's message is being heard by policymakers and voters.

Sep 7, 2015

Capitol Retort: A march, a car, a jail and a wall

Sarah Janecek, Scott Dibble, Jeff Kolb and Ryan Winkler express their view on recent news events.

Jul 1, 2015

Police survey shows broad public support

Some greet study with skepticism Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, which found an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans feel safe, and have a good relationship with their local police forces. Statewide, a total of 90 percent of Minnesotans either “strongly approve” (59 percent) or “somewhat approve” (31 percent) of the job done by law enforcement in their area