Minneapolis officials to drop funding request for pastor's violence prevention group
A Minneapolis council committee was set to review more than $4 million worth of contracts for violence prevention groups on Monday – including a nonprofit run by Rev. Jerry McAfee. However, FOX 9 is told the request for Rev. McAfee's group is now being reconsidered.
A Minneapolis council committee was set to review more than $4 million worth of contracts for violence prevention groups on Monday – including a nonprofit run by Rev. Jerry McAfee. However, FOX 9 is told the request for Rev. McAfee's group is now being reconsidered.
Frustrated and confused: How George Floyd Square has sparked a city council vs. mayor debate
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
The uncertain future of George Floyd Square
The plans for the development of George Floyd Square keep being delayed, frustrating many. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has more.
The plans for the development of George Floyd Square keep being delayed, frustrating many. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has more.
Auditor to review Minneapolis PD investigations into Lussier death, Moturi shooting
Two Minneapolis police investigations called into scrutiny will now face reviews from the city auditor's office, a Minneapolis council member says.
Two Minneapolis police investigations called into scrutiny will now face reviews from the city auditor's office, a Minneapolis council member says.
Andrea Jenkins will not seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council
Jenkins was elected to the Minneapolis City Council in 2017, becoming the first Black transgender woman to serve on the board’s history.
Jenkins was elected to the Minneapolis City Council in 2017, becoming the first Black transgender woman to serve on the board’s history.
Battle over George Floyd Square explained
The future of a memorial site for George Floyd is still up for debate after the Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a decision on Thursday.
The future of a memorial site for George Floyd is still up for debate after the Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a decision on Thursday.
Mpls council overrides George Floyd Square veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted to override Mayor Frey's veto of the pedestrian study of George Floyd Square. Mayor Frey spoke to reporters following the vote.
The Minneapolis City Council voted to override Mayor Frey's veto of the pedestrian study of George Floyd Square. Mayor Frey spoke to reporters following the vote.
Frustration over delays for George Floyd Square plan
The future of George Floyd Square remains uncertain nearly five years after Floyd?s death. Minneapolis City Council members voted not to move forward with the city?s recommended flexible-open plan. Some fear this delay could add another year or more to seeing tangible progress.
The future of George Floyd Square remains uncertain nearly five years after Floyd?s death. Minneapolis City Council members voted not to move forward with the city?s recommended flexible-open plan. Some fear this delay could add another year or more to seeing tangible progress.
Minneapolis postpones moving violence prevention funds
The Minneapolis City Council has indefinitely postponed moving violence prevention funds to Hennepin County. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
The Minneapolis City Council has indefinitely postponed moving violence prevention funds to Hennepin County. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Mpls City Council indefinitely postpones GVI vote
Raw video shows the Minneapolis City Council voting to postpone the motion on moving violence prevention funds to Hennepin County indefinitely.
Raw video shows the Minneapolis City Council voting to postpone the motion on moving violence prevention funds to Hennepin County indefinitely.
Mpls City Council postpones vote on moving violence prevention funds to the county indefinitely
The Minneapolis City Council voted to postpone the motion on moving Group Violence Intervention (GVI) funds to Hennepin County indefinitely.
The Minneapolis City Council voted to postpone the motion on moving Group Violence Intervention (GVI) funds to Hennepin County indefinitely.
Minneapolis council member accuses pastor of making threats after disruption
Minneapolis Council Member Robin Wonsley accused a city pastor of making threatening statements after the pastor disrupted a committee meeting earlier this week. However, Minneapolis police say "no crime has occurred."
Minneapolis Council Member Robin Wonsley accused a city pastor of making threatening statements after the pastor disrupted a committee meeting earlier this week. However, Minneapolis police say "no crime has occurred."
Minneapolis City Council seeks to move $1.25M in violence prevention funding to county
Minneapolis City Council members are proposing to move some of the city’s violence prevention programming to Hennepin County, having lost confidence in the embattled neighborhood safety department (NSD) at city hall.
Minneapolis City Council members are proposing to move some of the city’s violence prevention programming to Hennepin County, having lost confidence in the embattled neighborhood safety department (NSD) at city hall.
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Moving violence prevention funding sparks concern [RAW]
Minneapolis public safety commissioner Toddrick Barnette discusses the city council's proposal to temporarily transfer the GVI and YGVI programs and funding from the city to Hennepin County. He says he was "blindsided" by the announcement.
Minneapolis public safety commissioner Toddrick Barnette discusses the city council's proposal to temporarily transfer the GVI and YGVI programs and funding from the city to Hennepin County. He says he was "blindsided" by the announcement.
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Minneapolis council members on violence prevention funding [RAW]
Minneapolis City Council members hold a press conference Monday regarding the proposal to move some of the city's violence prevention funding to Hennepin County. The proposal will be discussed during the city council budget committee hearing on Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis City Council members hold a press conference Monday regarding the proposal to move some of the city's violence prevention funding to Hennepin County. The proposal will be discussed during the city council budget committee hearing on Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a decision to be made on redevelopment plans for George Floyd Square.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a decision to be made on redevelopment plans for George Floyd Square.
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years, as the city debates the future of the site.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years, as the city debates the future of the site.
Mpls council briefed on landlord price-fixing case
A Minneapolis City Council committee will receive an update from the Minnesota Attorney General?s Office about the ongoing lawsuit against six of the nation?s largest landlords, alleging a scheme to inflate rent prices by using anti-competitive pricing algorithms and data sharing.
A Minneapolis City Council committee will receive an update from the Minnesota Attorney General?s Office about the ongoing lawsuit against six of the nation?s largest landlords, alleging a scheme to inflate rent prices by using anti-competitive pricing algorithms and data sharing.
Minneapolis boulevard gardens, vegetation targeted by new ordinance
In a city widely known for promoting the benefits of bee pollinator gardens and increased access to fresh vegetables, an ordinance would propose restrictions, and the need for permits, to successfully create either on the boulevard in front of resident properties.
In a city widely known for promoting the benefits of bee pollinator gardens and increased access to fresh vegetables, an ordinance would propose restrictions, and the need for permits, to successfully create either on the boulevard in front of resident properties.
Minneapolis rent-fixing scheme lawsuit: Council briefed on allegations
A Minneapolis City Council committee will receive an update from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office about the ongoing lawsuit against six of the nation’s largest landlords, alleging a scheme to inflate rent prices by using anti-competitive pricing algorithms and data sharing.
A Minneapolis City Council committee will receive an update from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office about the ongoing lawsuit against six of the nation’s largest landlords, alleging a scheme to inflate rent prices by using anti-competitive pricing algorithms and data sharing.