Minneapolis city committee OK's Dr. Cedric Alexander to head up public safety
A Minneapolis City Council committee gave its approval for Dr. Cedric Alexander to become the city's first commissioner of public safety.
Hennepin Ave redesign fails to secure 24/7 bus lanes
A contentious aspect that has held up the redesign of Hennepin Avenue through Uptown Minneapolis has come to an agreement.
Hennepin Ave redesign fails to secure Mayor Frey veto override
The fate of the Hennepin Avenue through the heart of Uptown in Minneapolis is undecided yet again.
New concerns over Minneapolis mayor's city coordinator choice ahead of vote
As the Minneapolis City Council prepares to vote Thursday on Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination to have Heather Johnston for city coordinator on Thursday, the city employees who have opposed the move are once again speaking out, raising new concerns over how the process has been handled and the potential impact her confirmation could have on staff morale.
City council members to take part in next consent decree meeting for Minneapolis PD
Minnesota's Human Rights Commissioner wants the City of Minneapolis back at the table over alleged human rights violations at the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis staff speak out on 'toxic, racist' culture in city coordinator's office
Dozens of staff in Minneapolis are speaking out, saying there's "toxic and racist" culture in the city coordinator's office.
North Commons Park in Minneapolis getting $21 million dollar redevelopment
A north Minneapolis park is set to undergo a $21 million dollar redevelopment. But we heard from at least one person in the community that thought the money could be better spent.
Minneapolis police union contract approved by city council
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to approve a new contract with the city's police union.
Critics say proposed Mpls. police contract lacks accountability; Mayor pushes back
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Tuesday on what is arguably one of the most important and controversial matters it will consider this year: whether or not to ratify a proposed agreement between the city and its police union, the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis.
Don Samuels announces Congressional run against Ilhan Omar
No stranger to the residents of Minneapolis, Don Samuels has announced he is running for Minnesota’s fifth district – a Congressional seat currently held strongly by national figure Ilhan Omar.
Mpls data requests restructure announced by Frey, council member
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Friday a change to the way police and city data requests are handled that will aim to improve efficiency, responsiveness and transparency.
Arradondo was reprimanded for news conference on public safety charter change
Mayor Jacob Frey sent a letter of reprimand to now retired Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo for using city resources to oppose a charter amendment that would have replaced the police department, city officials confirmed on Friday.
Redesigning Hennepin Avenue: Meeting addresses traffic, parking concerns
More than 200 people attended a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss Hennepin Avenue’s redesign before final decisions are made.
Minneapolis City Council can work from home, city staff told to come back to office
Minneapolis City Council is allowing itself to work from home until at least mid-February because of the COVID-19 pandemic, while the city is recalling its workforce to the office sooner than that.
Business owners say they will leave Hennepin Ave if parking spots are eliminated
Some small business owners on Hennepin Avenue say the proposal to redesign one of the busiest streets in Minneapolis may force them to move.