Minneapolis City Council votes on MPD overtime, driverless cars, mayor subpoena power
Three major Minneapolis City Council votes put oversight, police spending and robotaxis at the center of a growing clash with Mayor Jacob Frey.
Three major Minneapolis City Council votes put oversight, police spending and robotaxis at the center of a growing clash with Mayor Jacob Frey.
Mpls City Council discusses MPD, driverless vehicles
The Minneapolis City Council discusses driverless vehicles, Minneapolis police overtime and mayor subpoena power. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
The Minneapolis City Council discusses driverless vehicles, Minneapolis police overtime and mayor subpoena power. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Minneapolis council member Michael Rainville weighs in on Waymo vote
The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that would regulate driverless vehicles and robotaxis in the city. Council member Michael Rainville joined FOX 9's Tim Blotz on All Day to talk about the vote and what it means for Waymo in Minneapolis going forward.
The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that would regulate driverless vehicles and robotaxis in the city. Council member Michael Rainville joined FOX 9's Tim Blotz on All Day to talk about the vote and what it means for Waymo in Minneapolis going forward.
Driverless rideshares: Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayor's ordinance veto
The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles — such as ones run by Waymo — to have a person in them while operating.
The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles — such as ones run by Waymo — to have a person in them while operating.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on overriding mayor’s driverless car veto
The Minneapolis City Council is expected to vote on whether to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of proposed regulations for driverless cars and cyber cabs. The ordinance would require a human safety monitor in autonomous vehicles, while St. Paul leaders are studying how the technology could affect the city.
The Minneapolis City Council is expected to vote on whether to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of proposed regulations for driverless cars and cyber cabs. The ordinance would require a human safety monitor in autonomous vehicles, while St. Paul leaders are studying how the technology could affect the city.
Minneapolis leaders call on city council to override Waymo veto
Minneapolis city leaders, drivers and small business owners gathered Wednesday afternoon to urge the Minneapolis City Council to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of Workers Drive Minneapolis. The city council will vote on whether to override or sustain the veto on October 15th.
Minneapolis city leaders, drivers and small business owners gathered Wednesday afternoon to urge the Minneapolis City Council to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of Workers Drive Minneapolis. The city council will vote on whether to override or sustain the veto on October 15th.
Plan to 'eliminate' Office of Community Safety advanced by Minneapolis City Council
The Minneapolis City Council is advancing a proposal that would "eliminate" and consolidate the Office of Community Safety (OCS) and other departments, stating they have not produced "meaningful outcomes."
The Minneapolis City Council is advancing a proposal that would "eliminate" and consolidate the Office of Community Safety (OCS) and other departments, stating they have not produced "meaningful outcomes."
Minneapolis Superintendent recommends no school closures
Minneapolis school leaders may back away from a proposal to close more than a dozen schools. The superintendent said at a school board meeting Tuesday night no schools should close at this time. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minneapolis school leaders may back away from a proposal to close more than a dozen schools. The superintendent said at a school board meeting Tuesday night no schools should close at this time. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minneapolis mayor pushes 70% cut to violence interrupters following critical audit
Millions of taxpayer dollars spent on violence prevention efforts in Minneapolis are facing deep cuts following a critical internal audit.
Millions of taxpayer dollars spent on violence prevention efforts in Minneapolis are facing deep cuts following a critical internal audit.
Frey pushes for major budget cut to violence interrupters
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a major budget cut to violence interrupters. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a major budget cut to violence interrupters. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Minneapolis Mayor on robotaxi regulation veto: ‘Doesn’t make sense’
One day after the Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles – such as ones run by Waymo – to have a person in them while operating, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with FOX 9's All Day to explains why he's vetoing the increased regulations.
One day after the Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles – such as ones run by Waymo – to have a person in them while operating, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with FOX 9's All Day to explains why he's vetoing the increased regulations.
Minneapolis council member says driverless vehicles kill cats
Driverless taxis are a hot topic among members of the Minneapolis City Council. Thursday, Jason Chavez gave his thoughts on Waymo vehicles, and said they kill cats, and that's wrong.
Driverless taxis are a hot topic among members of the Minneapolis City Council. Thursday, Jason Chavez gave his thoughts on Waymo vehicles, and said they kill cats, and that's wrong.
Minneapolis budget debate: More money for police and parks?
Minneapolis city leaders are set to discuss the city’s 2027 budget, including setting a maximum limit for a property tax hike next year. The discussion comes after a debate for more money for police and a request by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for additional funding.
Minneapolis city leaders are set to discuss the city’s 2027 budget, including setting a maximum limit for a property tax hike next year. The discussion comes after a debate for more money for police and a request by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for additional funding.
Minneapolis community weighs in on autonomous vehicles
The Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance to human drivers in driverless autonomous vehicles. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
The Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance to human drivers in driverless autonomous vehicles. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Minneapolis council to hold public hearing on Waymo ban
The public can weigh in Tuesday on the future of driverless vehicles in Minneapolis as city council members consider an ordinance they say would protect jobs and public safety but Waymo calls a “de facto ban."
The public can weigh in Tuesday on the future of driverless vehicles in Minneapolis as city council members consider an ordinance they say would protect jobs and public safety but Waymo calls a “de facto ban."
Minneapolis leaders debating ordinance over driverless vehicles
Robo taxis, or commercial driverless vehicles, could soon be available in Minneapolis. But there is a newly-proposed ordinance to regulate the companies, and those companies see it as a virtual ban, which could keep them off the streets altogether. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Robo taxis, or commercial driverless vehicles, could soon be available in Minneapolis. But there is a newly-proposed ordinance to regulate the companies, and those companies see it as a virtual ban, which could keep them off the streets altogether. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Waymo in Minneapolis: City council considers ordinance that could ban driverless rideshares
Waymo has been testing its autonomous vehicles in Minneapolis for months, eyeing a launch in the city. Now, a proposed Minneapolis City Council ordinance could complicate those plans.
Waymo has been testing its autonomous vehicles in Minneapolis for months, eyeing a launch in the city. Now, a proposed Minneapolis City Council ordinance could complicate those plans.
Minneapolis City Council approves new dress code ordinance for bars, restaurants
The Minneapolis City Council voted 13-0 on Thursday to pass a new ordinance requiring liquor-serving establishments with dress codes to display them clearly at their entrances.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 13-0 on Thursday to pass a new ordinance requiring liquor-serving establishments with dress codes to display them clearly at their entrances.
MPD's internal affairs faces scrutiny after George Floyd's death
The Minneapolis City Council's Committee of the Whole on Tuesday discusses process and policy changes for the Minneapolis Police Department's internal affairs unit after the 2020 death of George Floyd.
The Minneapolis City Council's Committee of the Whole on Tuesday discusses process and policy changes for the Minneapolis Police Department's internal affairs unit after the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis ordinance targets velvet rope discrimination at bars and restaurants
Minneapolis city leaders are weighing a new ordinance that could change how bars and restaurants communicate their dress codes.
Minneapolis city leaders are weighing a new ordinance that could change how bars and restaurants communicate their dress codes.