Minneapolis City Council: Safe encampments, rideshare wages and more
The Minneapolis City Council has signaled a wide swath of priorities it will hope to tackle for city residents, including potentially creating "safe spaces" for homeless encampments, giving more power to voters, guaranteeing a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers and more.
The Minneapolis City Council has signaled a wide swath of priorities it will hope to tackle for city residents, including potentially creating "safe spaces" for homeless encampments, giving more power to voters, guaranteeing a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers and more.
Mayor Frey issues ceasefire proclamation after Minneapolis City Council overrode his veto
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a proclamation Thursday after the city council overrode his veto of the ceasefire resolution for the Israel-Hamas war.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a proclamation Thursday after the city council overrode his veto of the ceasefire resolution for the Israel-Hamas war.
Minneapolis moving forward with plans for new 3rd Police Precinct
Plans for a new 3rd Police Precinct in Minneapolis are moving full speed ahead. But, at the same time, there is concern that the community safety portion of the building is being neglected.
Plans for a new 3rd Police Precinct in Minneapolis are moving full speed ahead. But, at the same time, there is concern that the community safety portion of the building is being neglected.
Minneapolis council member curses at activist during meeting
Tempers at a Minneapolis City Council meeting on Thursday boiled over as a council member swore at an activist.
Tempers at a Minneapolis City Council meeting on Thursday boiled over as a council member swore at an activist.
Mpls council member curses at activist
A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.
A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.
Minneapolis council members hope to create 'safe outdoor spaces' for homeless
Three Minneapolis council members are set to bring forth legislation to change how the city handles homeless encampments.
Three Minneapolis council members are set to bring forth legislation to change how the city handles homeless encampments.
Minneapolis council committee moves forward Israel ceasefire call
A Minneapolis City Council committee moved forward with a call for a ceasefire in Gaza during a vote on Tuesday.
A Minneapolis City Council committee moved forward with a call for a ceasefire in Gaza during a vote on Tuesday.
North Minneapolis liquor license discussion
A controversial liquor license for a location in north Minneapolis received approval from a Minneapolis City Council committee on Tuesday, setting the stage for final approval by the full city council. But a neighboring church hopes to buy the location before it does.
A controversial liquor license for a location in north Minneapolis received approval from a Minneapolis City Council committee on Tuesday, setting the stage for final approval by the full city council. But a neighboring church hopes to buy the location before it does.
Minneapolis City Council narrows 'historic investments' in 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.
The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.
Minneapolis council members weigh 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee was working on the 2024 budget on Thursday.
The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee was working on the 2024 budget on Thursday.
Minneapolis council members won't see a pay raise in 2024
After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.
After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.
Mpls Mayor reacts to police bonuses denial
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reacts to the Minneapolis City Council voting to deny an agreement between the Minneapolis Police Department?s union and the city over officer retention bonuses.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reacts to the Minneapolis City Council voting to deny an agreement between the Minneapolis Police Department?s union and the city over officer retention bonuses.
Minneapolis police incentives voted down by City Council following debate
The Minneapolis City Council has denied an agreement between the state’s largest police union and the city that would provide retention bonuses for officers who stay within the department.
The Minneapolis City Council has denied an agreement between the state’s largest police union and the city that would provide retention bonuses for officers who stay within the department.
Minneapolis police retention bonuses in doubt; Frey calls special meeting
The Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain at odds over how to increase police officer staffing.
The Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain at odds over how to increase police officer staffing.
Minneapolis City Council welcomes member replacement ahead of other newcomers
The Minneapolis City Council is set to welcome a new member ahead of its other newly elected officials due to a vacant seat from an outgoing member leaving early.
The Minneapolis City Council is set to welcome a new member ahead of its other newly elected officials due to a vacant seat from an outgoing member leaving early.
More MPD workers comp claims tabled, vote moved to December
The Minneapolis city council committee moved a vote to approve settlements in yet another round of workers' compensation claims by police officers to Dec.
The Minneapolis city council committee moved a vote to approve settlements in yet another round of workers' compensation claims by police officers to Dec.
Election moves Minneapolis City Council further left
With every incumbent who ran winning and the addition of two newcomers to the Minneapolis City Council, political experts say the council has shifted in a more progressive direction, further to the left.
With every incumbent who ran winning and the addition of two newcomers to the Minneapolis City Council, political experts say the council has shifted in a more progressive direction, further to the left.
Mayor Frey reacts to council elections
Every seat in the Minneapolis City Council was up for grabs on Tuesday, but ultimately, every incumbent who ran earned the right to stick around. Now, with two newcomers on the council, political experts say the group has shifted in a more progressive direction, even further to the left.
Every seat in the Minneapolis City Council was up for grabs on Tuesday, but ultimately, every incumbent who ran earned the right to stick around. Now, with two newcomers on the council, political experts say the group has shifted in a more progressive direction, even further to the left.
Mpls, St. Paul City Council races close
With results for Minneapolis and St. Paul city council races still being counted Tuesday night, FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the latest on what voters have said about candidate options.
With results for Minneapolis and St. Paul city council races still being counted Tuesday night, FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the latest on what voters have said about candidate options.
Mpls, St. Paul city council seats voted on
All seats in the 13 wards of the Minneapolis City Council are up for grabs during Tuesday?s election, while several in St. Paul will be contested as well. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the details on race in Minnesota?s two biggest cities.
All seats in the 13 wards of the Minneapolis City Council are up for grabs during Tuesday?s election, while several in St. Paul will be contested as well. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the details on race in Minnesota?s two biggest cities.