Minneapolis could give Uber/Lyft drivers what the governor wouldn’t

Uber and Lyft drivers are hoping the Minneapolis city council will give them what Governor Tim Walz wouldn’t — a guaranteed raise.

Minneapolis rent control proposal dies amid criticism

Minneapolis rent control proposal fails due to a controversial city council vote held during the Eid holiday. Critics decry the timing, saying it excluded Muslim council members from participating.

Nasri Warsame responds to being banned by the DFL

Minneapolis City Council candidate Nasri Warsame held a press conference Thursday responding to being banned from ever seeking the DFL endorsement by demanding an apology and promising to "emerge victorious" in the November election.

DFL Chair says Warsame campaign instigated conflict; calls meeting

DFL Chairman Ken Martin has called for an emergency meeting of the party’s executive committee, following chaos at the endorsement convention Saturday in the race to represent Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council. 

Minneapolis City Council approves police plan after human rights investigation
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Changes are coming to the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. This comes after human rights investigation into the MPD that was launched after George Floyd's murder.

Minneapolis City Council meeting disrupted as council weighs ways to stop disruptions

A man was removed from Minneapolis City Council chambers on Thursday after causing disruptions during a meeting -- during a council discussion on stopping disruptions during meetings.

Minneapolis City Council meeting disrupted as council weighs ways to stop disruptors
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As Minneapolis City Council members were discussing ways to deal with people who disrupt meetings on Thursday, a man was thrown out of chambers for repeatedly disrupting the meeting.

Minneapolis City Council rejects moratorium on homeless encampment removals
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The Minneapolis City Council rejected a moratorium proposed on Thursday to pause all home encampment evictions for six months. The measure proposed by Councilmember Aisha Chughtai asked the city to stop its clearing of encampments in the city until April 30, 2023.