KARE 11 Investigates: New data shows MPD searches Black drivers at 29 times the rate of whites after minor stops A KARE 11 analysis reveals huge racial disparities continue in Minneapolis for minor traffic stops and searches despite reforms promised after George Floyd’s death. Author: Brandon Stahl (KARE11), A.J. Lagoe, Steve Eckert Published: 8:24 PM CDT May 6, 2021 Updated: 10:26 PM CDT May 6, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — New data shows that the majority of drivers pulled over this year by Minneapolis police for minor equipment violations are Black, a KARE 11 analysis has found. Black drivers account for more than half of those stops so far in 2021 despite making up only about 20% of the city’s residents, according to city data.