City of Minneapolis looking into creating unarmed Traffic Safety Division
The City of Minneapolis is looking into creating an unarmed Traffic Safety Division.
Minneapolis City Council votes 11-1 to oppose use of tear gas
The Minneapolis City Council has voted 11-1 to oppose the use of tear gas and other munitions as part of Minnesota's response to civil disorder.
Experts say timing of settlement for Floyd family could impact case against Chauvin
The City of Minneapolis will pay out $27 million to the family of George Floyd after his death in police custody last year.
George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd.
Minneapolis drops plan to hire social media influencers for Chauvin trial
The City of Minneapolis announced Monday it is dropping its plan to pay social media influencers to push out the city's messaging during trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis cancels plan to pay social media influencers during Chauvin trial
City of Minneapolis announces it's dropping plan to pay social media influencers to push out the city's messaging during Derek Chauvin trial.
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.
Minneapolis City Council approves ordinance banning use of facial recognition technology
An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council will ban the use of facial recognition technology by the city.
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 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.