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.
Dress code ordinance passes in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance that requires establishments that serve alcohol and has a dress code to post that dress code. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
The Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance that requires establishments that serve alcohol and has a dress code to post that dress code. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
Minneapolis Park Board warns of layoffs, rec center cuts in 2027 budget fight
Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future of parks and recreation as a $3.1 million budget gap stirs concern about layoffs and service cuts.
Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future of parks and recreation as a $3.1 million budget gap stirs concern about layoffs and service cuts.
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.