Minneapolis to pay for syringe clean up at homeless encampments

Hoping to clean up discarded needles that could pose health problems, the Minneapolis City Council approved additional funding for homeless encampment syringe cleanup programming.

MPD 3rd precinct discussions nearing end
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More than three years after the 3rd precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd, the clock continues to tick on a decision toward a replacement. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey would like a decision from the Minneapolis City Council sooner than later.

Minneapolis City Council committee supports Judge Barnette as next Community Safety Commissioner

The Minneapolis City Council during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday voted to forward the nomination of Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's next Community Safety Commissioner to the full City Council.

Minneapolis council again delays vote on 3rd precinct

Once again, a Minneapolis City Council committee has failed to take action on the future of the city's third police precinct.

Minneapolis City Council rejects worker's comp payout for MPD officer

The Minneapolis City Council voted to reject a $150,000 worker's comp payout to a former Minneapolis police officer who was involved in the arrest of Jaleel Stallings.

Minneapolis mayor urges council to move forward with 3rd Precinct site

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is urging the city council to move forward with plans to build a new Third Police Precinct building at the city's 2600 Minnehaha site.

MPD payout rejected by Mpls City Council
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More than 800 Minneapolis Police employees have claimed work-related injuries since the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Today a Minneapolis City Council committee rejected its first payout. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has the details.

Minneapolis leaders reject MPD comp claim
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A Minneapolis City Council committee voted Monday to reject the workers? compensation claim made by Minneapolis Police Officer Andrew Bittel.

Minneapolis City Council to discuss bike and pedestrian safety proposals

On Wednesday, Minneapolis City Council will discuss plans to improve bike and pedestrian safety. The plan would change how traffic flows in busy parts of Minneapolis. The goal is to make intersections in the city safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. 

Minneapolis council still at stalemate on future of 3rd Precinct

Tuesday's meeting comes after the mayor sent a stern letter Monday urging the City Council to make a decision. During the meeting, a council committee once again took the latest idea for the 3rd Precinct off the table.

Minneapolis PD new contract up for discussion
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The city of Minneapolis will get input on a new Minneapolis Police Department contract. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.

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.