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Minneapolis recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month as families urge policy and police changes
Summary
The City Council designated October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard family members of homicide victims and advocates urging improved police response, statutory changes and more resources for survivors.
On Oct. 23 the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and setting Oct. 23 as a day of remembrance for victims. Council Member Andrea Jenkins introduced the measure and invited family members of victims and advocates to address the council.
Several family members shared testimony about loved ones killed in intimate‑partner violence and criticized law enforcement investigations and state statutes. Jana Williams, the aunt of Lisonbee…
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