Tucson, AZ|News|
Ice Cube, ACLU Blast Tucson Law Targeting Free Speech 'Auditors'
No, it is not illegal to film police in Tucson — but a new city ordinance is drawing criticism, including from rapper Ice Cube.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
- St. Louis, MO
I'm a roving editor at Patch! I have abiding interest in human stories, and I've spent the last seven years working primarily in Missouri, where I've reported on draconian drug sentencing laws, poked around haunted churches and learned the ins and outs of hijacking an airplane. I now live in St. Louis with four degus (look them up, they’re very cute) and a lot of old notebooks. Want to send me story tips, corrections, or suggestions? Email me at danny.wicentowski@patch.com. Follow me on Twitter @d_towski.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Remove AZ Capitol Confederate Memorial, Urges Secretary Of State
"Removing this monument isn't a choice to erase our history," wrote Katie Hobbs. "It's a choice to embrace our future. "
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix City Council Funds $3M To Police Oversight Board
The City Council isn't defunding Phoenix's police, but it did vote to fully fund a civilian oversight board.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Mom Films Adorable Dance Moment With Daughter
An Arizona mom's shopping trip became a surprise dance party for her daughter and a car dealership employee.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
A Bighorn Sheep Is On A Big Walk Toward The Tucson Mountains
A bighorned sheep nicknamed "Ramblin Ram" is on a big journey around Tuscon, covering more than 100 miles.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Read The 6 Police Reforms Backed By The Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis' City Council backed a ban on chokeholds and sought to add a court order to officers' duty to intervene in police abuse.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
New Coronavirus Testing Sites Planned For Minneapolis Protesters
New testing sites will address the "uncertainty" around a possible coronavirus spike in the wake of protests, health officials say.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Talk Of Disbanding Police Rises Among Minneapolis Council Members
"We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department," tweeted City Council member Jeremiah Ellison.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
MN Coronavirus Deaths Cross 1,100
While Minnesota health officials monitor protests and the ongoing outbreak, deaths from coronavirus have reached 1,115.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Unspotted, Ilhan Omar Has Attended Protests 'Almost Every Night'
"I really did not intend for any of you to recognize me," Omar told a crowd of protesters at George Floyd's memorial.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
No Charges In Beating Of Trucker Who Drove Through Protest Crowd
A criminal investigation is focused on the intent of the trucker who drove into a protest crowd — not on those who beat him afterward.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Parks Cut Ties To Police After George Floyd Killing
A resolution approved by the Parks Board noted George Floyd's killing and "severely undermined trust" in the city's police.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Cops' Use Force Show Sevenfold Racial Disparity: NYT
Crunching the numbers showed Minneapolis police using force on black people at seven times the rate as whites, The NYTimes reported.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Public Schools Expel Cops After George Floyd Killing
In response to the killing of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Public School district terminated its contract with city's police.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
MN Coronavirus Cases Pass 25,000; Protesters Should Get Tested
Health officials warn that "concentrated gatherings and loud talking, singing, yelling," raise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
St. Louis|News|
Protester Faces Riot Charge After Return From Minneapolis: Lawyer
Mike Avery livestreamed his own arrest hours after arriving home from the Minneapolis protests triggered by George Floyd's death.
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Carmel, IN|News|
Lawsuit To Make Minneapolis Pay For Riot Damages 'On Hold': Mayor
"This is not about inflicting more pain to the good people of Minneapolis," said Carmel Mayor James Brainard
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Post Offices Destroyed By Fire Relocate; Mail Delivery Resumes
Fires that broke out after Friday's protests over George Floyd's death completely destroyed two Post Office locations.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|News|
Groton Police Chief 'Sickened' By George Floyd Killing
"We know that there is no place in our profession for what happened in Minneapolis," Chief Louis Fusaro said.
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Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Hotel That Barred Service Dog From Breakfast Agrees To Settlement
The Quality Inn in Mystic-Groton told a disabled guest he couldn't bring his service dog to breakfast — violating federal law.
Danny Wicentowski, Patch Staff
