MPD 3rd Precinct site decided by city leaders, community safety center still on table

MPD Officers for the 3rd Precinct have been operating out of a downtown facility in Century Plaza since the former location at 3000 Minnehaha Ave. burned down during protests over George Floyds’s death.

Mpls Council leaders detail 3rd Precinct views
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Minneapolis City Council members Latrisha Vetaw and Jeremiah Ellison, a yes and a no vote regarding the acquisition for the site for a new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct, express opposing views over the site location.

Mayor Frey explains MPD Precinct preference
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details his support of his preferred site for the new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct prior to a full Minneapolis City Council vote on Nov. 2.

MPD 3rd Precinct: Minneapolis Mayor offers new, ‘just right’ location option

Following continued indecision on where to create a new 3rd Precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed yet another option - one he says will cost less, and open sooner than others presented.

Judge Barnette is sworn in as Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner

Monday morning Hennepin County Judge Toddrick Barnette was sworn in as the next Community Safety Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Kmart demolition to be expedited due to unexpected fire

Following a fire at the Minneapolis Kmart on Lake Street, the Minneapolis City Council will look to expedite the city’s demolition of the site that was once home to the retail chain.

Minneapolis to pay for syringe clean up at homeless encampments

Hoping to clean up discarded needles that could pose health problems, the Minneapolis City Council approved additional funding for homeless encampment syringe cleanup programming.

MPD 3rd precinct discussions nearing end
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More than three years after the 3rd precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd, the clock continues to tick on a decision toward a replacement. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey would like a decision from the Minneapolis City Council sooner than later.

Minneapolis City Council committee supports Judge Barnette as next Community Safety Commissioner

The Minneapolis City Council during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday voted to forward the nomination of Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's next Community Safety Commissioner to the full City Council.

Minneapolis council again delays vote on 3rd precinct

Once again, a Minneapolis City Council committee has failed to take action on the future of the city's third police precinct.

Minneapolis City Council rejects worker's comp payout for MPD officer

The Minneapolis City Council voted to reject a $150,000 worker's comp payout to a former Minneapolis police officer who was involved in the arrest of Jaleel Stallings.

Minneapolis mayor urges council to move forward with 3rd Precinct site

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is urging the city council to move forward with plans to build a new Third Police Precinct building at the city's 2600 Minnehaha site.

MPD payout rejected by Mpls City Council
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More than 800 Minneapolis Police employees have claimed work-related injuries since the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Today a Minneapolis City Council committee rejected its first payout. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has the details.

Minneapolis leaders reject MPD comp claim
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A Minneapolis City Council committee voted Monday to reject the workers? compensation claim made by Minneapolis Police Officer Andrew Bittel.

Minneapolis City Council to discuss bike and pedestrian safety proposals

On Wednesday, Minneapolis City Council will discuss plans to improve bike and pedestrian safety. The plan would change how traffic flows in busy parts of Minneapolis. The goal is to make intersections in the city safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. 

Minneapolis council still at stalemate on future of 3rd Precinct

Tuesday's meeting comes after the mayor sent a stern letter Monday urging the City Council to make a decision. During the meeting, a council committee once again took the latest idea for the 3rd Precinct off the table.

Minneapolis PD new contract up for discussion
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The city of Minneapolis will get input on a new Minneapolis Police Department contract. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.