By: Mill City Hall Podcast, November 2026
Canopy Roots co-founders Candace Hanson (Executive Director) and Taylor Shultz (Director of Operations) join the Mill City Hall podcast for an in-depth conversation about the history, development, and impact of the City of Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response (BCR).
The discussion explores how the program was built, the partnerships that made it possible, and the challenges of sustaining an innovative approach to public safety. Candace and Taylor also share their perspectives on recent City decisions, public narratives, and the future of unarmed crisis response in Minneapolis.