Judge strikes down Minneapolis police ballot question
A Hennepin County judge struck down the controversial Minneapolis public safety ballot question late Tuesday and blocked the city from counting any votes on the proposal.
Here's what the Minneapolis police ballot proposal will do
Minneapolis voters will decide this November whether to replace the city's police department with a new public safety agency, one of the most consequential referendums in city history.
Walz comes out against Minneapolis police ballot proposal
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Activists react after final wording of ballot measure to replace Minneapolis PD is approved
On the ballot this November, Minneapolis voters will be asked whether they’d like to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety.
Minneapolis City Council overrides veto to finalize ballot language on policing changes
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.
Mayor Frey says he will veto public safety ballot question language 'as it stands'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced he intends to veto the language of the public safety ballot question "as it stands" after the Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved the ballot question without an explanatory note.
Group: Judge orders explanation removed from ballot for Minneapolis public safety charter amendment
The advocacy group behind the ballot measure to replace the Minneapolis Police Department in the city charter says its lawsuit to remove an explainer note created by the city from the ballot has been approved by a judge.
Yes 4 Minneapolis files lawsuit over public safety amendment explainer
Friday, the Yes 4 Minneapolis coalition announced a lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and the city clerk's office.
Minneapolis to vote on replacing police department this November
Minneapolis voters will vote this November on a charter amendment that will ask whether or not the city should replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a Department of Public Safety that "employs a comprehensive public health approach."
Minneapolis city councilmembers upset with slow review of city's response to 2020 unrest
A report due out next year will review how the City of Minneapolis responded to unrest following George Floyd's death. But some councilmembers are frustrated with the slow process.
Minneapolis councilmember: Protesters held her 'hostage' with list of demands
Minneapolis City Councilmember Andrea Jenkins was blocked in a parking lot by protesters over the weekend until she signed a handwritten list of demands. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the act in a tweet Tuesday.
City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council members discussed efforts to deal with the increase in crime during a meeting on Thursday.
Debate over public safety funding in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, the mayor wants to cash in on federal stimulus money to boost the depleted police force, but that idea is running into opposition with police skeptics on the city council.
Minneapolis police investigating two separate early morning homicides
Minneapolis police are investigating two separate fatal shootings early Saturday.
Minneapolis City Council passes 14-day eviction notice requirement
The Minneapolis City Council passed a fair notice ordinance in an effort to reduce evictions.
Community calls on council to act in wake of 3 children shot
As the city deals with the aftermath of yet another shooting of a child, community members are calling on city council members to get on the same page on a plan to deal with the violence.
3 proposals for Minneapolis policing changes could be on November ballot
Groundwork is being laid out for three possible public safety proposals for Minneapolis that could end up on the ballot in November.
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.