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Amid limbo, Minneapolis public safety commissioner Toddrick Barnette to step down by year’s end
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the situation and Barnette's decision to step down are available from the Star Tribune, which reported on the development in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette will be stepping down by the end of the year. This decision comes after Barnette faced criticism from certain city council members. The backlash against Barnette was related to issues with the police budget and the supervision of efforts to prevent violence.
Further details about the situation and Barnette's decision to step down are available from the Star Tribune, which reported on the development in Minneapolis.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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