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.
Protesters call on Minneapolis police union president to be removed
Protesters are calling for the leader of Minneapolis' police union to step down in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis City Council introduces resolution, plan for new model of public safety
All 12 members of the Minneapolis City Council co-authored and introduced a resolution Friday “declaring the intent to create a transformative new model for cultivating safety” in the city.
Former Minneapolis police union attorney: City can't blame all of Minneapolis PD's failings on the union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo announced Wednesday the police department would pull out of contract negotiations with the union, as the city moves to react to the death of George Floyd's death.
Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD
Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.
Minneapolis City Council leaders to make 'major announcement' at Powderhorn Park on future of city's police
After an emergency meeting on Friday, where the council took steps to ban police officers from using chokeholds, the Minneapolis City Council is looking to lay out its plan for the future of the department after the death of George Floyd.
Crowd kicks Minneapolis mayor out of rally for not backing defunding the police department
The Minneapolis mayor faced backlash after saying he won't defund the city's police department.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
Minneapolis businesses, mayor question council committee vote not to seek grant for more police
A group of downtown businesses and even the Minneapolis mayor seem puzzled by a council committee vote on Wednesday not to apply for federal funds to pay for new police officers in the city.
Minneapolis to spend $772,000 on sculpture for new Public Service Building
The City of Minneapolis is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a hanging sculpture for its new downtown Public Service Building, leading critics to question the city's priorities.
City Council gives final approval to Minneapolis 2040 plan
The Minneapolis City Council voted 10-1 Friday to give final approval on the “Minneapolis 2040” development plan.
Minneapolis Police union unveils "COPS FOR TRUMP" shirts in response to uniform policy change
The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis unveiled a new t-shirt in support of President Donald Trump Monday, just days before his scheduled visit to the city.
Minneapolis police chief makes case for more officers at City Council meeting
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo will make his case for more officers at a city council meeting Thursday morning.
Minneapolis City Council rejected Jamar Clark settlement in closed-door meeting
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a proposed settlement in the Jamar Clark case last week, but remains open to negotiations, Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal announced in federal court proceedings Wednesday.
New temporary site for Minneapolis homeless encampment approved by City Council
The Minneapolis City Council approved a new temporary site for its homeless encampment at a meeting Wednesday.
Minneapolis City Council discusses police oversight
The Minneapolis City Council discussed its issue of police oversight Wednesday, but members of the public took their time at the microphone to air broader grievances about the police department.
Anti-violence activists made their voices heard at Minneapolis City Hall Thursday
In the wake of a rash of Minneapolis violence, activists descended on City Hall Thursday to voice their concerns about City Council involvement.
Mpls City Council shows support for stricter gun laws
The City of Minneapolis is officially adopting a resolution, renewing the council's commitment to end gun violence.
History made in Minneapolis City Council election
Two transgender candidates were elected to the Minneapolis City Council, making history in a major U.S. city.