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.
Minneapolis Charter Commission delays vote on removing police department, keeping it off November ballot
An amendment to change the Minneapolis city charter to remove the police department will not appear on the November ballot after the charter commission has voted to delay its decision on the matter.
Minneapolis Police Department cutting community service officer staff following budget cuts
The Minneapolis Police Department will be cutting its entire staff of community service officers due to recent budget cuts, according to Minneapolis Police Department Spokesman John Elder.
Minneapolis City Council approves funding for new homeless shelters
The Minneapolis City Council has approved funding for three new shelters to help people facing homelessness, as the park board downsizes encampments at city parks.
Residency questions raised for Ward 6 candidates in Minneapolis City Council race
As candidates for the Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 gear up for the final two weeks of the campaign, there are questions about whether some actually live in the ward or moved into it just to run for the office.
Council seeks control over Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to amend the budget to eliminate the public spokesperson position from the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis City Council to discuss police oversight ordinance, George Floyd civil lawsuit
The Minneapolis City Council will discuss a police conduct oversight ordinance and hold a closed session regarding the civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family Friday.
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.
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.