Activists rally at George Floyd Square, collect signatures for police reform petition in Minneapolis
A coalition of Twin Cities social justice organizations is trying to bring changes to policing in the Twin Cities, with a petition.
Minneapolis residents weigh in on plan to replace police department
People in Minneapolis got a chance to weigh in Thursday on a proposal to replace the police department in the city charter being put on the November ballot.
Public can weigh in on charter amendment to replace Minneapolis Police Department next week
Next week, Minneapolis residents will get a chance to weigh in on proposed changes to the city's charter that would replace the police department with a public safety department.
Councilmembers to propose charter change to replace Minneapolis Police Department
Three Minneapolis city councilmembers say they will propose a new charter amendment on Friday that would restructure the police department while removing a quota for the number of police officers in the city.
Minneapolis leaders announce changes to MPD disciplinary process
Minneapolis city leaders announced changes Tuesday to the Minneapolis Police Department’s disciplinary process designed to improve the likelihood that the police chief’s disciplinary decisions are upheld in arbitration.
Minneapolis councilmembers propose budget that would move nearly $8 million from police to alternatives
A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.
What has changed in Minneapolis 6 months after George Floyd's death
The death of George Floyd sparked a reckoning of policing and race relations in the city of Minneapolis, leading many to believe that change was needed.
City leaders debate Minneapolis Police Department cuts, residents sound off
How the Minneapolis Police Chief plans to absorb deep cuts to the department next year is creating some heated discussion among city leaders and dozens of residents spoke up about the issue Thursday, mostly to criticize the public safety committee.
Council to review plan for public input on Minneapolis policing changes
At its next meeting, the Minneapolis City Council will be discussing a proposed timeline for community engagement for ideas how to change the current policing structure, according to city officials.
Senate candidate Jason Lewis holds 'Back the Blue' town hall
The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota this November says law enforcement is under attack.
Charter Commission to vote on amendment to disband, replace Minneapolis Police Department
The Minneapolis Charter Commission is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposal to disband the city’s police department.
Poll: Majority of Minneapolis voters support proposed change to city charter
A new poll found that a majority of Minneapolis residents support a 2020 charter change that would create a Community Safety and Violence Prevention Department, officials announced Monday.
City Council votes to seize control of Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson
The Minneapolis City Council made a series of budget-cutting moves Friday, though the most controversial vote will save the city no money at all.
Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots
A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.
City asks Minneapolis police to change schedule, accept furloughs
As the Minneapolis City Council considers defunding the police department, city negotiators are asking the police union to accept scheduling changes and furloughs in their expired labor contract.
Workgroup: Data shows mental health calls utilize significant police resources in Minneapolis
New data presented by a workgroup trying to change the way police respond to calls in Minneapolis shows mental health calls cost the city an estimated $467,000 per year.
Minneapolis Charter Commission discussion about future of MPD leads to disagreement, new ideas
Discussion grew heated at times as it relates to potential changes to the Minneapolis Police Department during a Charter Commission meeting Wednesday night.
Charter amendment working group digs into details of dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department
Since the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis City Council vowed to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, a work group will help decide whether that question should be put to voters.
How to submit a comment on charter amendment to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept
The City of Minneapolis is inviting the public to voice their opinions on a proposed charter amendment that would establish a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. The amendment would also remove the police department as a charter department.
After COVID-19 cluster reported, bar owners cite violence for closing Cowboy Jacks and Cowboy Slims
Two bars in Minneapolis will once again close their doors citing ongoing violence in Minneapolis, the owners announced on Saturday.