Minneapolis ‘violence intervention’ contracts contested by city council
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Minneapolis residents circulate petition for ‘civilian police accountability commission’
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
Uber, Lyft promise to leave Minnesota entirely after state ride-hailing 'compromise'
Lyft has doubled down, now threatening to leave Minnesota entirely after state lawmakers and Minneapolis council members announced a "compromise" bill on wages for ride-hailing app drivers.
Minneapolis ordinance would raise price of cigarettes to $15
Tobacco users in Minneapolis may begin to see $15 as their cheapest option for a pack of cigarettes if the Minneapolis City Council approves a proposed ordinance.
Mpls Uber/Lyft ordinance delayed to July 1
The Minneapolis City Council voted to delay an ordinance that would see rideshare drivers making the city's minimum wage, a move that Uber and Lyft say would cause them to leave the city.
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council members vote to delay ordinance to July 1
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to move the ordinance's effective date to July 1 to give more time for new ride-hailing apps to enter the market and work with state legislatures for other possible solutions.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: City council to consider pushing back May 1 date
Some Minneapolis city council members are considering moving back the minimum wage ordinance from May 1 to July 1 to give new ride-hailing apps time to enter the market.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: City council to consider pushing back May 1 date
With Uber and Lyft threatening to cease operations in Minneapolis on May 1 over a minimum wage ordinance, the City Council is considering pushing the implementation date back in a meeting on Thursday.
Minneapolis council pulls vote on funds for startup ride-hailing apps
The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee removed an item from its agenda on Monday to provide funds to help startup ride-hailing apps, as Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the city over a new ordinance.
Minnesota lawmakers debate Uber, Lyft fix
The wheels are spinning fast for legislators trying to fend off an Uber and Lyft exit from Minneapolis and possibly other parts of the state. The May 1 deadline is now less than four weeks away, but a new state law that could help is full speed ahead.
Lyft leaving Minneapolis: App offers 'compromise' to city council
In a letter to council members on Wednesday, Lyft says it is offering a "compromise" to keep the ride-hailing app in Minneapolis.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Less than a month left
The deadline for Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis is now less than a month away and state leaders are looking back to Minneapolis City Council to get something done to stop that from happening.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: 6 apps looking to replace them
With Uber and Lyft set to end service in Minneapolis once a new ordinance takes effect, six apps are looking to move in.
Uber leaving Minneapolis: App launches lobbying effort for state legislation
Uber unveiled a new lobbying effort on Wednesday to pressure state lawmakers to move forward with legislation to keep the ride-hailing app in Minneapolis.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Council working towards solution
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, which has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city.
Uber leaving Minneapolis: Council debates fix
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, but has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city by May.
Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis: Council member wants to reconsider ordinance
A pay raise ordinance for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis could get reconsidered as the ride-hailing apps plan to leave the city.
Uber leaving Minneapolis: Lyft driver says current pay is great
Lyft driver Travis Joseph provided FOX 9 with his paystubs from recent weeks, showing he's made more than $40 per hour. He's questioning other drivers who claim they can't make minimum wage, the impetus behind the new Minneapolis ordinance.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Gov. Walz wants compromise
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
Gov. Walz hopes for compromise on Uber, Lyft
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.