Minneapolis councilmember: Protesters held her 'hostage' with list of demands
Minneapolis City Councilmember Andrea Jenkins was blocked in a parking lot by protesters over the weekend until she signed a handwritten list of demands. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the act in a tweet Tuesday.
City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council members discussed efforts to deal with the increase in crime during a meeting on Thursday.
Minneapolis police investigating two separate early morning homicides
Minneapolis police are investigating two separate fatal shootings early Saturday.
Minneapolis City Council passes 14-day eviction notice requirement
The Minneapolis City Council passed a fair notice ordinance in an effort to reduce evictions.
3 proposals for Minneapolis policing changes could be on November ballot
Groundwork is being laid out for three possible public safety proposals for Minneapolis that could end up on the ballot in November.
City of Minneapolis looking into creating unarmed Traffic Safety Division
The City of Minneapolis is looking into creating an unarmed Traffic Safety Division.
Minneapolis City Council votes 11-1 to oppose use of tear gas
The Minneapolis City Council has voted 11-1 to oppose the use of tear gas and other munitions as part of Minnesota's response to civil disorder.
Experts say timing of settlement for Floyd family could impact case against Chauvin
The City of Minneapolis will pay out $27 million to the family of George Floyd after his death in police custody last year.
George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd.
Minneapolis drops plan to hire social media influencers for Chauvin trial
The City of Minneapolis announced Monday it is dropping its plan to pay social media influencers to push out the city's messaging during trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis residents weigh in on plan to replace police department
People in Minneapolis got a chance to weigh in Thursday on a proposal to replace the police department in the city charter being put on the November ballot.
Minneapolis City Council approves ordinance banning use of facial recognition technology
An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council will ban the use of facial recognition technology by the city.
Councilmembers to propose charter change to replace Minneapolis Police Department
Three Minneapolis city councilmembers say they will propose a new charter amendment on Friday that would restructure the police department while removing a quota for the number of police officers in the city.
Minneapolis Mayor, Council President differ on 38th and Chicago reopening process
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced a list of initiatives that he hopes will lead to the reopening of 38th and Chicago, but the city council president says Frey needs to take action now or let the council handle the situation legislatively.
Minneapolis mayor signs city's 2021 budget
Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.
Minneapolis City Council President brushes aside mayor's budget veto threat
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender is firing back after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was "actively considering" a veto of the city's 2021 budget due to the reduction in police staffing.
Concerns raised over EMS inclusion on mental health crisis teams in Minneapolis council members' proposal
Two advocacy groups are raising concerns over plans for the mental health crisis teams outlined in the budget proposal created by three members of the Minneapolis City Council.