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 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. 

Moving violence prevention funding sparks concern [RAW]
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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 council members on violence prevention funding [RAW]
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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.

Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
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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
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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.

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. 

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,