Advocates for the homeless call out Minneapolis councilmembers during chaotic meeting

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council got an earful Tuesday from the homeless community and advocates who insist the city’s policy of clearing encampments is inhumane, and that local government is not doing enough to provide basic, low-barrier housing for all.

Advocates for the homeless call out Minneapolis councilmembers during chaotic meeting
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A committee of the Minneapolis City Council got an earful Tuesday from the homeless community and advocates who insist the city?s policy of clearing encampments is inhumane, and that local government is not doing enough to provide basic, low-barrier housing for all.

Protesters interrupt city meeting following encampment clearing

Advocates for the unhoused said the eviction was inhumane and cruel, claiming residents had less than five minutes to pack up and get out.

New Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner seeks $1M budget

Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner said his staff is focused on developing a plan to better respond to mass protests.

Minneapolis Police chief search: 3 final candidates under consideration

The search for the next chief of the Minneapolis Police Department has been narrowed down to three finalists, all law enforcement veterans from outside the city and its police department, the city announced in a press release Wednesday. 

Frey seeks eight extra MPD classes over two years to counter departure wave

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level of 731 officers sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.

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.

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.

Minneapolis City Council votes on redesign of Hennepin Avenue
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The Minneapolis City Council voted 8-5 Thursday for bus lanes on Hennepin Avenue to be open at all times which will get rid of street parking.

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.

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.