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.
The Minneapolis City Council offered up its solutions to the connected problems of homelessness and criminal violence on Thursday.
Minneapolis extends ShotSpotter contract
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Minneapolis residents are voicing their concerns over a homeless encampment tied to drug sales and a fatal shooting.
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.
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."
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."
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MPLS City Council speaks on new MPD contract [RAW]
City council members speak on new police contact after it was approved in an 8-4 vote on Thursday.
City council members speak on new police contact after it was approved in an 8-4 vote on Thursday.
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MPLS City Council votes on police contract [RAW]
The Minneapolis City Council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis in an 8-4 vote on Thursday.
The Minneapolis City Council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis in an 8-4 vote on Thursday.
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MPLS leaders speak on new police contract [RAW]
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.
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.
Minneapolis police contract approved by city council despite reform calls
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.
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.
Chief O'Hara weighs in on MPD contract vote
Thursday morning the Minneapolis City Council is slated to vote on the new contract for the Minneapolis Police Department. If approved, the new contract would make MPD one of the highest paying departments in the state. Chief Brian O'Hara joined the FOX 9 Morning news to discuss what the deal would mean for officers and recruitment efforts.
Thursday morning the Minneapolis City Council is slated to vote on the new contract for the Minneapolis Police Department. If approved, the new contract would make MPD one of the highest paying departments in the state. Chief Brian O'Hara joined the FOX 9 Morning news to discuss what the deal would mean for officers and recruitment efforts.
Minneapolis council members draft resolution to support striking park workers
Two Minneapolis council members have drafted a resolution to support Minneapolis park workers on strike.
Two Minneapolis council members have drafted a resolution to support Minneapolis park workers on strike.
Minneapolis community weighs in on police contract ahead of council vote
Minneapolis residents packed into city council chambers Monday afternoon to weigh in on a proposed Minneapolis police union contract that would boost officer wages.
Minneapolis residents packed into city council chambers Monday afternoon to weigh in on a proposed Minneapolis police union contract that would boost officer wages.
Minneapolis City Council delays vote on police contract
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 announced Tuesday they will delay a vote on the city's police contract to allow more time for public comment.
Minneapolis rideshare ordinance recalled by council after Legislature passes proposal
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.
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.
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Minneapolis City Council members on MN rideshare policy [RAW]
Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday on a statewide rideshare policy passed by the Minnesota Legislature that overrode the city's rideshare ordinance.
Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday on a statewide rideshare policy passed by the Minnesota Legislature that overrode the city's rideshare ordinance.