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Harley-Davidsons, trailers and vague ledgers: Inside MPD’s $21M budget overrun
Minneapolis Police Department overspent by $21 million, with concerns raised over unclear budget line items including police trailers, take-home cars, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Council member LaTrisha Vetaw criticized the vague ledger and excessive spending, while MPD attributed most costs to overtime due to a depleted police force.
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