Minneapolis Mayor, Council President differ on 38th and Chicago reopening process
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced a list of initiatives that he hopes will lead to the reopening of 38th and Chicago, but the city council president says Frey needs to take action now or let the council handle the situation legislatively.
Minneapolis mayor signs city's 2021 budget
Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.
Minneapolis City Council President brushes aside mayor's budget veto threat
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender is firing back after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was "actively considering" a veto of the city's 2021 budget due to the reduction in police staffing.
Concerns raised over EMS inclusion on mental health crisis teams in Minneapolis council members' proposal
Two advocacy groups are raising concerns over plans for the mental health crisis teams outlined in the budget proposal created by three members of the Minneapolis City Council.
Minneapolis police budget talks continue as council works to finalize plan
Minneapolis city councilmembers are getting closer to finalizing next year’s budget.
Budget hearing reviews three different plans for Minneapolis police
More than 400 speakers signed up to speak at a Minneapolis City Council public hearing about the proposed city budget with a special emphasis on police department funding proposals.
Haven Housing director voices concern for proposed Minneapolis police budget cut
As the Minneapolis City Council considers a nearly $8 million cut to the police department, those working and living in neighborhoods hit hardest by the uptick in crime are making their final pleas for a 'no' vote.
Minneapolis Mayor, Police Chief call MPD staffing reduction proposal 'irresponsible'
The Mayor of Minneapolis called a proposal from a trio of city councilmembers that would reduce the size of the police department “irresponsible” in a news conference Monday afternoon.
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.
Majority of Minneapolis residents voice support for police funding at budget hearing
The Minneapolis City Council received an earful from residents who are fed up with rising crime Monday.
City council approves $500K for Minneapolis police to contract more officers
In another narrow vote, the Minneapolis City Council approved the proposal that will give the Minneapolis Police Department about $500,000 to make contracts with other agencies to increase the amount of officers on the streets through the end of the year.
Contract proposal to staff more police in Minneapolis awaits council vote
A proposal to give the Minneapolis Police Department $500,000 to staff more officers on the streets through the end of the year is set to go to a final vote at Friday’s City Council meeting, but the hotly debated item could once again come down to a close vote.
Minneapolis City Council committee to discuss temporarily adding outside police officers
A Minneapolis City Council committee plans to discuss a proposal to bring in Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies and Metro Transit Police officers to assist the city’s police department.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender will not seek reelection
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender will not seek a third term, she announced in an email to her constituents Sunday.
DOJ offers to help reform Minneapolis Police, but will City Council approve?
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering to help the effort to re-make the Minneapolis Police Department. But so far, the city hasn't accepted.
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.
Minneapolis City Council votes unanimously to delay lease for temporary Third Precinct building
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday morning to delay the temporary lease for the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, sending the issue back to a committee for more debate.
Residents file lawsuit against Minneapolis over decreased police staffing levels
Some are calling it an “exodus” as more officers within the Minneapolis Police Department look to take medical leave or leave the department permanently. As the staffing levels decrease, some concerned residents are filing a lawsuit against city.
Jamal Osman wins Ward 6 special election in Minneapolis
Jamal Osman won the Ward 6 special election in Minneapolis, according to unofficial election results.