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Minneapolis Public Schools recognized the girls from our Southside PAL Program for their Outstanding Achievement in Community Service and PAL.

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PAL Officers Tony and Monica were recognized as “Heroes in the Making” at a recent Minnesota Timberwolves game for their efforts with the Minneapolis PAL program.

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The Minneapolis Police Activities League – PAL, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to reducing juvenile crime and violence by giving kids a safe place to play, positive role models, and creative activities to engage in—all for free.

Our goal is to develop and nurture strong communities and relationships between police officers, children and families.

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Latest News

December 22, 2016

Volleyball Champions

CONGRATULATIONS to the 13U Girls Volleyball Team, who took home the championship tonight! Awesome job ladies! We are SO proud of you!
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December 22, 2016

Timberwolves share basketball tips

Last night at PAL’s 4th, 5th, and 6th grade basketball practice, former Timberwolves General Manager, Milt Newton, and Matt Bolero, helped the boys improve their basketball skills.
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December 22, 2016

This year’s Heroes and Helpers was a huge success!

Thank you Target, who made it possible for PAL to bring 70 kids shopping at Target Store Mpls-Nicollet-Mall! A big shoutout to all of the Minneapolis Police Department, University of Minnesota Police Department, and Metro Transit Police Officers who shopped...
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What people are saying...

  • I think we need to have these relationships built on both sides and I think this is a great way to do that. And I think the girls love it. I know its really good to see officers doing community events and I think it’s really positive.

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    Sasanehsaeh
    PAL Volunteer

  • Nobody trusts the police. Especially when you come from a neighborhood like ours. They are all at risk youth; I think it’s great that the police are actually stepping up and stepping in.

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    Kristin
    PAL Parent

  • I think it was pretty cool to get to know who [the police officers] really were, and to be able to hang out with them, and not just see them in their cop car.

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    Sierra
    PAL Participant

  • I participated in PAL when I was in 8th grade in basketball, and for [native-american] girls, I think specifically they have disparities that are unique to being native american and female, so I think its good to get them involved in sports and teach them a healthy lifestyle and healthy ways.

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    Brandon
    PAL Volunteer