Minneapolis leaders hold town hall meeting on homeless issues

City leaders and residents gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday for a town hall discussing what to do regarding the safety of unhoused neighbors and encampments.

Minneapolis council calls for shooting investigation
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Minneapolis City Council is calling for an independent investigation of how the response of the Davis Moturi shooting was handled. The months-long dispute between neighbors ended with Moturi being shot and his neighbor John Sawchak facing attempted murder charges.

Minneapolis City Council reviews police recruitment strategy

Minneapolis city officials are reviewing its police officer recruitment strategy as the Minneapolis Police Department works to bolster staffing.

Minneapolis budget proposes $1 million for homeless response, other increases

Minneapolis leaders are looking to shape a budget for city services and its residents that would increase spending and raise property taxes for homeowners to help pay for it.

Minneapolis City Council overrules Mayor Frey's veto on carbon fees

The Minneapolis City Council overruled a veto by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry to impose a carbon emissions fees in order to reduce the impacts of climate change. 

Minneapolis mayor blasts council's 'irresponsible' funding decision for homeless shelter

Mayor Jacob Frey is accusing of the city council of making a “completely irresponsible" funding decision after the council approved $1.5 million in funds to support a homeless shelter.

First look at Minneapolis' proposed rules for cannabis businesses

The Minneapolis City Council has released its proposed restrictions on cannabis businesses in the city, as the state moves into the next steps of recreational marijuana legalization.

Encampment violence puts spotlight on Minneapolis homeless approach

The Minneapolis City Council offered up its solutions to the connected problems of homelessness and criminal violence on Thursday.

Minneapolis extends ShotSpotter contract
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The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to expand and extend its contract to use the gunshot detection technology known as ShotSpotter through 2026, despite facing criticism from some city leaders about its effectiveness.

Minneapolis council approves encampment ordinances
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The Minneapolis City Council offered up its solutions to the connected problems of homelessness and criminal violence on Thursday. They passed three measures a day after police responded to three shootings and two homicides near homeless encampments. The council majority and the mayor don?t see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues, including how to address homelessness.

Minneapolis leaders to vote on ordinance extending landlord eviction notice

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.

Minneapolis council committee approves ShotSpotter extension

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.

Rideshare drivers' association took $60K in misspent member fees: Lawsuit

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.

Minneapolis police applicants increase by 45%, city officials announce

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

MPLS neighbors fed up with homeless encampment
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Minneapolis residents are voicing their concerns over a homeless encampment tied to drug sales and a fatal shooting.

Minneapolis City Council to weigh cannabis regulations

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

Minneapolis City Council introduces new safety plan with alternatives to police response

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."

MPLS City Council speaks on new MPD contract [RAW]
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City council members speak on new police contact after it was approved in an 8-4 vote on Thursday.

MPLS City Council votes on police contract [RAW]
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The Minneapolis City Council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis in an 8-4 vote on Thursday.

MPLS leaders speak on new police contract [RAW]
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara speak following the Minneapolis City Council's vote to approve a new contract for the Minneapolis Police Department.