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[jettycomics]

Everywhere I go, a cloud of chaos surrounds me (and that suits me just fine). . . #thisiswhattranslookslike #girlslikeus #transgender #transisbeautiful #queer #latinx #upthepunx #chaos . . #pioneerpress #yungqueer #grlpwr https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqr7jlCHKFf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2ik571wwf1zy

[seascapesandsalt]

I woke up before 7 this morning and remembered to check the mail. My zine bundle from #pioneerpress had arrived, so I'm having fun reclining in bed, looking through the bundle and seeing what I got. #everyonegoodisnecessary #adamgnade #zines #smallpress

[chicagograss]

New Cut Road, a Chicago Bluegrass band 1990-1997. #chicagobluegrass #bluegrasschicago #bluegrasshistory #chicagomusic #pioneerpress #banjo #bluegrassmandolin (at Evanston, Illinois)
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[a-quil]

#ThrowbackThursday Even when I was playing #Football as a youngin, I knew I would eventually be a #Writer. I didn't know I'd write #Music, #Poems, & #MovieScripts, I thought I'd be a #SportsJournalist, then a #Sportscaster, specifically with an #Afro, because I didn't see that on #TV back then (long before I understood how much #BlackHair was/is policed in the #MediaWorld, as well as #CorporateAmerica period). I loved watching #StuartScott. I kept my channel on ESPN because of him. I was hurt when he passed. He influenced me & I never got to tell him like I thought I would one day. #RIP Brotha. Anyway, this photo is from a program called the #UrbanJournalismWorkshop, an experience I am so proud to be a part of. Our stories were posted in the #StarTribune & #PioneerPress. We also shot & edited stories at #WCCO (met #DonShelby, he was pretty cool), & years later, for a short time, I wrote articles featured in the #SpokesmanRecorder. But by then, I realized my writing calling was more #Creative & switched gears, but I still have these actual newspapers somewhere & I want to frame them on a wall one day. Honestly, I was just looking for a photo to post for #TBT, but man, some of the great opportunities I was exposed to young (even traveling to all the time to Selma, Alabama, learning that my family is intertwined with the #CivilRightsMovement), it really makes me think about how can we continue to build programs & support existing programs for the benefit of #BlackChildren? Because if it ain't sports, society doesn't see it for our children. But I see it for them. I was them. I AM THEM. And WE'RE soooooo much more. We just need a chance. & I'm thankful for everyone that's weezer ever taken a chance on me. I'm doing my best to not let y'all down. ✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #BlackBoyJoy #ForTheCulture #ASCEND https://www.instagram.com/p/B8y-PnABgrp/?igshid=hub9snhhmc9j

[woso-confessions]

[Andy Greder] NEWS: Allianz Field in St. Paul will host the U.S. women's national soccer team for legend Carli Lloyd's final home game in red, white and blue, a source told @PioneerPress on Monday night. #USWNT via /r/NWSL https://ift.tt/3AEReNI

[96thdayofrage]

A veteran Minneapolis police lieutenant testified Friday that it was "totally unnecessary" for Derek Chauvin to put his knee on a handcuffed George Floyd's neck during his arrest last spring.

"First of all," Lt. Richard Zimmerman said during Chauvin's murder trial in Hennepin County District Court, "pulling him down to the ground facedown and putting your knee on a neck for that amount of time is just uncalled for."

The head of the Police Department's homicide unit added, "I saw no reason why the officers felt they were in danger if that's what they felt, and that's what they would have to have felt to have to use that kind of force."

In your opinion, should that restraint have stopped once he was handcuffed and prone on the ground?

"Absolutely."

Zimmerman said department policy requires that prone suspects who are handcuffed — as was Floyd on the night of his death — must be taken off their chest as soon as possible.

The lieutenant went through the Police Department's use of force policy and brought up several provisions that run counter to what the prosecution is contending Chauvin and other officers did wrong on May 25, when Floyd was kept-face down and cuffed behind his back for more than nine minutes as he became unresponsive and died later that night.

Prosecutor Matthew Frank asked Zimmerman whether he was ever trained to put a knee on the neck of someone in handcuffs.

"No, I haven't," he said.

Zimmerman said such a tactic would fall under the most extreme level of force by an officer, that being "deadly force."

"If your knee is on someone's neck, that could kill them," he said.

Frank then asked how much a threat a suspect would be once handcuffed.

"The threat level goes down all the way," the lieutenant said. "They are cuffed; how can they hurt you? ... You getting injured is way down," apart from possibly getting kicked, he continued.

Once the cuffs are on a suspect, "that person is yours," said Zimmerman, who joined the department 36 years ago. "He is your responsibility. His safety is your responsibility. His well-being is your responsibility."

Under cross examination, defense attorney Eric Nelson noted that Zimmerman has not worked as a patrol officer for several years and does not teach defensive tactics. He also noted that police officers sometimes need to "improvise" to protect themselves regardless of training.

"You would agree, however, in a fight for your life, you as an officer are allowed to use whatever force is reasonable and necessary, correct?"

Zimmerman agreed.

"Minneapolis Police Department policy allows an officer to use 'whatever means available' to protect yourself, correct?" Nelson asked.

Zimmerman agreed.

The lieutenant under questioning acknowledged that handcuffed suspects can still pose a danger.

"That person can continue to thrash his body around, correct, and part of the reason police officers restrain people is for their own safety, correct?" Nelson asked.

"Correct," Zimmerman said.

The prosecution rose again and sought to undermine several of the defense's points raised while questioning Zimmerman.

Most notably, Frank asked the lieutenant whether he found the circumstances of Floyd's arrest called for Chauvin "to improvise by putting his knee on Mr. Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds?" To which Zimmerman replied, "No, I did not."

Zimmerman also said his review of police body camera video revealed no kicking by Floyd once he was subdued on the pavement.

Judge Peter Cahill adjourned proceeding for the day shortly after 11:30 a.m. once Zimmerman was done testifying and said court would reconvene Monday morning.

The first witness called Friday was Jon Edwards, a Minneapolis police sergeant, who has been on the force since 2007.

Edwards said he was just beginning his shift on the night of May 25, when he was alerted by the previous shift's supervisory sergeant that Floyd "may or may not live." Edwards added that he was directed to the intersection where Floyd was arrested "just in case we had to secure that area and make contact with any of the officers" still there.

Edwards said he got to E. 38th Street and S. Chicago Avenue about 9:30 p.m., met with officers J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, who ordered them to turn on their body-worn cameras. The officers then explained where they interacted with Floyd. Edwards said he directed them to up crime scene tape to "preserve any potential evidence that was there."

He ordered them out of their squad and began canvassing witnesses. He encountered Charles McMillian, one of the first witnesses to Floyd's detainment and death who testified earlier this week. At the time, McMillian refused to give Edwards his name or provide information.

"I told him he would be very valuable if he would provide us with information," Edwards said. "He told me he refused to say anything and wondered if he was under arrest; and I told him no, and he told me he wanted to leave."

Edwards explained that state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension personnel arrived and took over control of the crime scene as Kueng and Lane were escorted to City Hall for a debriefing. The officers' squad and Floyd's SUV were towed away by the BCA as evidence in what was classified as a "critical incident."

Law enforcement control of the crime scene was lifted shortly before 4 a.m., Edwards said.

The sergeant's testimony helped lay a foundation for the testimony of Zimmerman, who worked in the homicide unit at that time and joined Edwards and the other officers the scene of Floyd's arrest.

Zimmerman testified that he was at home when he learned of the incident and his presence at the intersection was needed.

The lieutenant arrived and asked, "What's going on?" to law enforcement on the scene, according to officer bodycam footage shown in court.

Zimmerman located Kueng and Lane, then "determined they were involved officers" connected to Floyd's arrest, he said.

"We needed some more people out here," Zimmerman testified telling Edwards, as well as "we need to get these two guys downtown" for their debriefing.

Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. The other officers on the scene, Lane, Kueng and Tou Thao, are expected to go on trial in August on charges of aiding and abetting Chauvin.

On Thursday, jurors heard from a supervisory sergeant that Chauvin downplayed his actions, at first not disclosing that he used his knee to restrain Floyd, and later that night after Floyd was taken to HCMC making that disclosure to his boss but failing to say for how long.

Recently retired supervisory Sgt. David Pleoger spoke to Chauvin on a cellphone that night after receiving a call from a 911 dispatcher about a possible use of force by officers seen on city surveillance cameras.

Pleoger's body-worn camera captured his initial phone conversation with Chauvin, who said, "Had to hold the guy down, he was going crazy … wouldn't go in the back of the squad."

Pleoger testified during livestreamed proceedings being viewed around the world that Chauvin didn't say anything about putting his knee on Floyd's neck. Prosecutor Steve Schleicher then pressed Pleoger on whether Chauvin's force was appropriate.

"When Mr. Floyd was no longer offering up any resistance to the officers, they could have ended their restraint," Pleoger said as he offered the first account of Chauvin's words and behavior in the immediate aftermath of Floyd's death.

He testified that Chauvin told him that Floyd "became combative … after struggling with him. He suffered a medical emergency, and an ambulance was called."

Also testifying were the two paramedics and a fire captain who responded to the scene that night. Derek Smith, a paramedic, checked Floyd's carotid pulse and pupils as he lay motionless under Chauvin's knee.

"I looked to my partner. I told him, 'I think he's dead, and I want to move this out of here and begin care in the back [of the ambulance],' " said Smith, noting the agitated crowd of bystanders. "In a living person, there should be a pulse there. I did not feel one. I suspected this patient to be dead."

Smith told the court that despite never sensing a pulse, they continued trying to save Floyd. "He's a human being," Smith said. "I was trying to give him a second chance at life."

Fire Capt. Jeremy Norton testified about meeting up with the ambulance at E. 36th Street and S. Park Avenue, where he saw Floyd being treated by the paramedics and Officer Thomas Lane.

"He was an unresponsive body on a cot," Norton said of Floyd.

After Floyd was brought to the hospital, Norton told his department supervisors what happened. "I was worried that a man had been killed in police custody," Norton said.

The day's testimony started with 45-year-old Courteney Ross recalling her relationship with the strong, physically active man she called "Floyd."

Ross talked about their mutual oxycodone addiction that started with prescriptions for chronic pain and led to purchasing street drugs. She said they were off and on the drugs and by May she believed Floyd was using them again.

The defense is trying to raise the possibility that Floyd died of a drug overdose from pills obtained by Morries Hall, who was with Floyd at Cup Foods the day he died.

[ehometheaterscreen]

#FilmRoomFriday… From a @pioneerpress article: “Aaron Rodgers sells California mansion for $5.13 million” Is this where he watched “film?” 😉 Where will #MrRodgers play next season? #LinkInBio for more pics! P.S. - I saw the 2nd picture first and on my phone ����, it looked like the theater until I scrolled down to see the actual #hometheater in the first pic. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZS9vbEgwA4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[wearepioneerspress]

Safe arrival reposted from the Instagram of @kdhume: I woke up before 7 this morning and remembered to check the mail. My zine bundle from #pioneerpress had arrived, so I'm having fun reclining in bed, looking through the bundle and seeing what I got.

[blairemclaren]

William Moua Death - Obituary, William Moua Has Died

William Moua Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death St. Paul man killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 61 in Newport identified  via pioneerpress The 2:50 p.m. crash was on northbound Highway 61 at Glen Road in Washington County. ....click link to learn more

William Moua Death – Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death St. Paul man killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 61 in Newport identified  via pioneerpress The 2:50 p.m. crash was on northbound Highway 61 at Glen Road in Washington County. William Moua was pronounced dead at the scene. Through a social media announcement, DeadDeath learned on July 7, 2021, about the death of William Moua who has died.…

[mattsonconsulting]

Thanks to the kind consideration of the @RondaCommunityLibrary #staff and Ms. Charisma Lee, Youth Services Librarian, in particular, the 6th graders from @StPaulPublicSchools were introduced to Dr. Bruce Corrie, Director, of the @CityofSaintPaul #Department of #Planning & #Economic #Development.  These young lions confidently presented their plan to Dr. Corrie.

Dr. Corrie shared how the City is interested in business ventures like this youth-led & managed 1st #Annual @JKMovement #BBQ #Cook-Off #Festival.  In fact, Dr. Corrie invited the 6th Grade entrepreneurs to come to his department meeting and present to his staff.  Hopefully, the City will assist these business champions in launching their newly formed opportunity.  We would be so pleased if The @PioneerPress, The @startribune, and @Upsizemag would consider interviewing them and giving them some encouragement, please?

[twinstakes]

#MNTwins DH Nelson Cruz wants to play baseball tho season, no matter what that looks like. #TheBoomStick thinks there will be a baseball season and he’s preparing for it the only way he knows how, by swinging a bat and staying in shape. From the @PioneerPress’ @JaceFrederick1: “Hopefully we can get to an agreement and get that done … so that others can enjoy the game and also so the players can do what we love,” Cruz said. “At the end of the day, we all want to play, from owners to teams to all of the players. Hopefully we can get together in the middle with some type of talks about money. At the end of the day, we can provide a lot of joy to fans and be there when they need something to cheer for or something to put their minds on beside the situation of where we’re at. Hopefully, we can agree and come together to make it happen.” “I think in the difficult times, we have to take different rules and ways that everybody lives their life. It’s going to be hard, but I think it will work if we can play, you know? Everything will be working. It doesn’t matter how much sacrifice you do. If we can be able to play, it will be able to pay off, because we love the game, and that’s what we passion to do.” It looks like they have a ways to go to come to a deal on money. We’ll see if they can do it soon because the clock is ticking! https://www.instagram.com/p/CArLm0EADZK/?igshid=n1i5aziwrxt4

[truthfulfu-blog]

#People of #Minnesota... #Please #VOTE #OUT this "man"... It appears he is #OutofTouch with the #True #Present #Reality , and still enjoys the #Movie #ReeferMadness... How about #ALL those #ALCOHOL related #DEATHS , #ASSULTS ,and #VIOLENCE @paulgazelka ???? @timberwolves @vikings @minnesotawild @minnesotalynx @gophersports @minnesota @mvcheerleaders @minnesota @mnsenaterepublicans @minnesotasenate @minnesotastatefair @minnesotastateleague @uk_vikings @minnesota@minnesota_dps @umntwincities @minnesotagovernor @mnsenate @pioneerpress (at New Beginnings Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8b9sIlnKax/?igshid=8vgmo49t4qki

[wearepioneerspress]

Repost from my good friend Scott @scottsaw @vixenphoto. A few months back I did a shoot with Scott and his lovely assistant @melyssamarie and we had the best time! Can't wait to see (and share!) more of the photos. From Scott: \"I pretty much love everything about this photo. The model is an old friend of mine Jessie Duke @duke.jessie Owner of Pioneers Press @pioneerspress. Back in the day her and @adamgnade published an alt weekly in SD called Fahrenheit that featured my art on several covers. Years later she popped into my studio for a shoot and this happened. Ironically I was watching ‘On the Road’ while editing this image the other night… Jack Kerouac apparently kept a quote above his desk to help get the creative juices flowing. \"You're a Genius all the time.” ...Believe it, and you will never be without words again.\" @vixenphoto #pioneerpress . . . #smallpress #amwriting #writersofinstagram #vegan #writersblock #bookstagram #books #pinup #vargas #boudoir #indiepublishing

[paisleyparkinyourheart]

@ChocolateBox777: #PaisleyPark unveils @Prince supergroup, brings back popular memorial fence https://t.co/egwo1RCfrf via @pioneerpress

[nehemiahreset]

Check out our new Facebook post: The Smithsonian Institution plans a four-year, 40-city tour of an interactive exhibit aimed at increasing empathy by helping visitors challenge their personal biases, including values they never kn… https://ift.tt/36crXux