Minneapolis City Council

Tenant's rights advocates say 90% of evictions are due to unpaid rent, but renters in Minneapolis could soon get more time to come up with their rent money or risk being removed from their home.

A Minneapolis council committee voted Monday to extend its contract with the company that owns ShotSpotter – an artificial intelligence technology that helps police detect gunshots fired in the city.

Drivers who sought representation from the Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association (MULDA) as they fought for guaranteed wages are now saying more than $60,000 in membership fees were taken, and misspent.

The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) reports that applications to become a sworn police officer in their ranks have increased by 45% since last year.

As Minnesota moves closer to cannabis licensing, and businesses opening in the Twin Cities, the City of Minneapolis is weighing cannabis regulations.

The Minneapolis City Council said the Public Safety Beyond Policing Action Plan is based on an outline of a community safety system that will include "preventative, restorative and response services beyond policing."

Leaders in Minneapolis have agreed to terms on a new police contract while vowing to continue pressing for reforms that further transparency and accountability within the state’s largest officer ranks.

Two Minneapolis council members have drafted a resolution to support Minneapolis park workers on strike.

Minneapolis residents packed into city council chambers Monday afternoon to weigh in on a proposed Minneapolis police union contract that would boost officer wages.

The Minneapolis City Council announced Tuesday they will delay a vote on the city's police contract to allow more time for public comment.

The Minneapolis City Council has recalled its "transportation rideshare worker protection ordinance" – guaranteeing minimum wages for drivers of companies such as Uber and Lyft – less than a week after the Minnesota Legislature passed its statewide proposal over the weekend.The vote on Thursday came after Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minnesota over the city's ordinance that would have required a steeper minimum wage for drivers.The proposal approved by Minnesota lawmakers would have overridden the Minneapolis council’s proposal, and as a result, Uber and Lyft say they will continue to operate in Minnesota.

After weeks of threats and negotiations, ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will continue service in Minnesota after state lawmakers reached a deal on a minimum wage for drivers.

The Minnesota State Capitol was active overnight Saturday into Sunday morning as lawmakers passed multiple bills, including one designed to raise pay for Uber and Lyft drivers.