Minneapolis outlines enhanced policies and oversight for violence prevention programs

Newly hired Neighborhood Safety Deputy Director Lea Lakes outlined a set of changes in the department to better monitor compliance and enhance the results of violence prevention groups hired by the City of Minneapolis. 

Minneapolis police officer off-duty work fees approved by city council

The Minneapolis City Council has approved the implementation of charging fees for Minneapolis Police Department officers who participate in off-duty work.

Fallout following Target rolling back DEI goals

Target's decision to end its DEI program has sparked plenty of reaction, including Minneapolis City Council member asking shoppers to boycott the retailer.

Charging officers for off-duty work
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A proposed ordinance before the Minneapolis City Council would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers who conduct off-duty police work, while using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.

New ordinance would charge MPD officers conducting off-duty police work

A proposed ordinance would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department officers who conduct off-duty police work using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.

Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis files motion to intervene in consent decree

Court documents show the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM) filed a motion to intervene in the federal consent decree that is meant to reform policing practices in the Minneapolis Police Department. 

MPD Chief O'Hara live on All Day: Full interview
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke live on All Day on a wide range of topics, including a young life saved from a fentanyl overdose, the ongoing street gang crackdown, a backlog of sexual assault cases and the staffing issues faced by the Minneapolis Police Department.

Minneapolis approves consent decree: reaction
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The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday,

Minneapolis City Council approves consent decree
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The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday,

Minneapolis City Council approves consent decree with Department of Justice

The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday, 

Mpls community leaders on federal consent decree
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Minneapolis City Council members are in a closed-door session on Monday to hear details of a proposed federal consent decree. While council members were in the meeting, community members voiced their hopes and frustrations about the federal consent decree, its process, and what it could mean for reforming policing.

Minneapolis mayor calls special meeting for Dept. of Justice consent decree

Minneapolis city leaders are set to hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the federal consent decree in response to the killing of George Floyd. Sources say the city already reached a "tentative agreement."

Budget battle brewing in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a rare veto in response to a budget passed by the Minneapolis City Council. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.

Mpls City Council passes Labor Standards Board [RAW]
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Minneapolis City Council passed the Labor Standards Board during a vote on Thursday. Council members Katie Cashman, Aisha Chughtai and Aurin Chowdhury join community members in a press conference after the vote.

Minneapolis City Council votes to pass Labor Standards Board

The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of creating a Labor Standards Board on Thursday, which has drawn ire from the business community. 

Minneapolis council to vote on Labor Standards Board
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The Minneapolis City Council will vote on a controversial measure on Thursday that has drawn ire from the business community. The proposal, which would create a Labor Standards Board, would task a 15-member panel with making recommendations to the city council and mayor about wages, benefits, working conditions and other regulations.