Minneapolis council debates $300K federal grant for police technology
The Minneapolis City Council approved a request to apply for a $300,000 federal grant to upgrade police ballistic technology on a 7-5 vote Thursday. Some council members raised concerns about accepting Department of Justice money and possible ties to federal immigration enforcement. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
The Minneapolis City Council approved a request to apply for a $300,000 federal grant to upgrade police ballistic technology on a 7-5 vote Thursday. Some council members raised concerns about accepting Department of Justice money and possible ties to federal immigration enforcement. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minneapolis council debates $300K federal grant for police technology
Minneapolis leaders debated Thursday whether to accept federal funding for police technology, highlighting tensions over trust in the federal government.
Minneapolis leaders debated Thursday whether to accept federal funding for police technology, highlighting tensions over trust in the federal government.
Debate over federal grant for Minneapolis police
The Minneapolis City Council debated over excepting a grant from the Department of Justice for a ballistics program. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
The Minneapolis City Council debated over excepting a grant from the Department of Justice for a ballistics program. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Minneapolis council confirms Dr. Reginald Freeman as next Minneapolis fire chief
Dr. Reginald Freeman will be the next fire chief of the Minneapolis Fire Department after being confirmed by a vote of the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Dr. Reginald Freeman will be the next fire chief of the Minneapolis Fire Department after being confirmed by a vote of the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Council member warns property tax hike ahead
Minneapolis City Council member Michael Rainville is warning residents of a potentially substantial property tax hike ahead if the city does not trim its budget with an estimated $30 million deficit next year.
Minneapolis City Council member Michael Rainville is warning residents of a potentially substantial property tax hike ahead if the city does not trim its budget with an estimated $30 million deficit next year.
Heritage Park Apartments crisis: NAACP demands Minneapolis take action
Residents at Heritage Park Apartments and local advocates are demanding clear answers and swift action as they face ongoing problems with unsafe living conditions.
Residents at Heritage Park Apartments and local advocates are demanding clear answers and swift action as they face ongoing problems with unsafe living conditions.
Minneapolis council member warns taxes could rise due to city spending
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville said Tuesday without changes to city spending, property taxes could go up as much as 13 percent. There's a projected $30 million deficit, inflation and lingering impacts of Operation Metro Surge, all as city officials work to balance next year's budget. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville said Tuesday without changes to city spending, property taxes could go up as much as 13 percent. There's a projected $30 million deficit, inflation and lingering impacts of Operation Metro Surge, all as city officials work to balance next year's budget. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Heritage Park Apartments crisis: NAACP demands Minneapolis take action
The NAACP is demanding the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and city leaders to take action on the living conditions at the Heritage Park Apartments. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
The NAACP is demanding the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and city leaders to take action on the living conditions at the Heritage Park Apartments. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Minneapolis mass shooting: City council evaluating Reign nightclub's liquor license
The Minneapolis City Council is reevaluating the liquor license for Reign nightclub in Uptown after a mass shooting left nine people hurt over the weekend.
The Minneapolis City Council is reevaluating the liquor license for Reign nightclub in Uptown after a mass shooting left nine people hurt over the weekend.
Minneapolis council rejects Skydio contract for 'drones as first responder' program
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a contract for Skydio Inc. to provide the city's first "drones as first responders" program on Thursday.
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a contract for Skydio Inc. to provide the city's first "drones as first responders" program on Thursday.
Minneapolis council approves $2.5M in funds to help Heritage Park residents
The Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency funds to help get residents out of unsafe conditions at a housing complex.
The Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency funds to help get residents out of unsafe conditions at a housing complex.
Minneapolis leaders seeking $2.5M for Heritage Park Housing crisis
Minneapolis city leaders are sounding the alarm over dangerous conditions at Heritage Park housing, calling it a crisis and pushing for emergency action.
Minneapolis city leaders are sounding the alarm over dangerous conditions at Heritage Park housing, calling it a crisis and pushing for emergency action.
Minneapolis leaders seeking $2.5M for Heritage Park Housing crisis
Minneapolis officials are calling Heritage Park housing a crisis and seeking $2.5 million in emergency funding. More than 680 residents must be moved from unsafe conditions, including mold and infestations. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minneapolis officials are calling Heritage Park housing a crisis and seeking $2.5 million in emergency funding. More than 680 residents must be moved from unsafe conditions, including mold and infestations. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minneapolis residents speak out against 'drones as first responders' program
Minneapolis City Council members are holding a public hearing on Wednesday on a police program that would use drones as first responders.
Minneapolis City Council members are holding a public hearing on Wednesday on a police program that would use drones as first responders.
Mpls council member cites 'mass shootings, federal occupation' for mental health leave
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.
Minneapolis council approves 6-month data center pause
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has voted to place a pause — or moratorium — on potential construction until they can be studied further. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has voted to place a pause — or moratorium — on potential construction until they can be studied further. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Mpls City Council lifts ban on bathhouses
The Minneapolis City Council has lifted the ban on bathhouses in the city. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
The Minneapolis City Council has lifted the ban on bathhouses in the city. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Minneapolis data center development pause approved by city council
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.
Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.
Minneapolis council member pushing to save Heritage Park Apartments
A Minneapolis council member is working to save Heritage Park Apartments, where years of neglect have left families facing unsafe living conditions.
A Minneapolis council member is working to save Heritage Park Apartments, where years of neglect have left families facing unsafe living conditions.