Minneapolis City Council committee moves police union contract forward
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council sent the city's tentative agreement with the police union forward to the full council for a possible final vote on Thursday.
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council sent the city's tentative agreement with the police union forward to the full council for a possible final vote on Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some small business owners on Hennepin Avenue say the proposal to redesign one of the busiest streets in Minneapolis may force them to move.
'Team of rivals' to help bring changes to Minneapolis Police Department
A month after an effort to replace the Minneapolis Police Department failed at the ballot box, Mayor Jacob Frey has formed a working group of dozens to help guide significant moves to reform the department instead.
A month after an effort to replace the Minneapolis Police Department failed at the ballot box, Mayor Jacob Frey has formed a working group of dozens to help guide significant moves to reform the department instead.
Mayor Frey forms workgroup to help shape 'strong mayor' city structure
A workgroup will issue recommendations to help Minneapolis shape its new "strong mayor" system that is giving Mayor Jacob more power in the city government.
A workgroup will issue recommendations to help Minneapolis shape its new "strong mayor" system that is giving Mayor Jacob more power in the city government.
Path forward for police reform in Minneapolis remains unclear following election
Minneapolis voters made their voices heard with their ballots on Tuesday, and it's clear the majority don't agree with doing away with the city's police department.
Minneapolis voters made their voices heard with their ballots on Tuesday, and it's clear the majority don't agree with doing away with the city's police department.
5 Minneapolis city council members unseated in Tuesday's election
Seven of the 13 Minneapolis city council members will be new as five incumbents lost their seats in Tuesday's election.
Seven of the 13 Minneapolis city council members will be new as five incumbents lost their seats in Tuesday's election.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey reelected, huge turnover on City Council
Following the 2021 election results in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey wins a second term, and huge turnover marks some major changes for the City Council.
Following the 2021 election results in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey wins a second term, and huge turnover marks some major changes for the City Council.
Supporters, opponents of Minneapolis public safety ballot measure make final push before election
Question 2: Voters will decide the future of the Minneapolis Police Department during Tuesday's election.
Question 2: Voters will decide the future of the Minneapolis Police Department during Tuesday's election.
Here's what the Minneapolis police ballot proposal will do
Minneapolis voters will decide this November whether to replace the city's police department with a new public safety agency, one of the most consequential referendums in city history.
Minneapolis voters will decide this November whether to replace the city's police department with a new public safety agency, one of the most consequential referendums in city history.
Here's what the Minneapolis police charter amendment would do
A yes vote would require Minneapolis City Council to create the new public safety department and name a commissioner by Dec. 2. But it's unclear whether any other major changes will happen by then. Here's an in-depth look at what's at stake.
A yes vote would require Minneapolis City Council to create the new public safety department and name a commissioner by Dec. 2. But it's unclear whether any other major changes will happen by then. Here's an in-depth look at what's at stake.
Minneapolis police asks city council for $27M budget
Pointing to a shrinking police force, with many retirements and disability claims over the past year, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says the city needs to invest in rebuilding the police force.
Pointing to a shrinking police force, with many retirements and disability claims over the past year, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says the city needs to invest in rebuilding the police force.
Concerns grow over homeless encampment near Lucy Laney Elementary School
Tucked into the northeast corner of Lowry and Penn in Minneapolis, on a small vacant lot largely hidden from view, an encampment of about eight tents has sprung up in the past few weeks. Neighbors say the problems have grown with it.
Tucked into the northeast corner of Lowry and Penn in Minneapolis, on a small vacant lot largely hidden from view, an encampment of about eight tents has sprung up in the past few weeks. Neighbors say the problems have grown with it.
New grant would bring changes to Minneapolis Police Department
A new grant could cause some major changes at the Minneapolis Police Department, and the mayor and police chief are hoping the city council backs the proposal.
A new grant could cause some major changes at the Minneapolis Police Department, and the mayor and police chief are hoping the city council backs the proposal.