Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Gov. Walz wants compromise

The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.

Gov. Walz hopes for compromise on Uber, Lyft
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The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.

Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: Veto overridden by City Council

The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance to raise the minimum wage for ride-hail drivers. The ordinance will require Transportation Network Companies, including Uber and Lyft, to give drivers a pay bump to be equal to Minneapolis's minimum wage. 

Uber in Minneapolis: ordinance passed
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The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that would give Uber and Lyft drivers a pay bump. This comes as both rideshare companies are?threatening to leave the city?on May 1 because of this ordinance.

Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis?: Mayor pushes for compromise

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a compromise as a vote on a renewed ordinance that would give a pay raise to Uber and Lyft drivers – as both ride-hail companies are threatening to leave the city if the ordinance becomes law.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey on Uber/Lyft proposal [RAW]
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke Wednesday about the City Council's Uber/Lyft ordinance proposal, which has the rideshare companies threatening to pull out of the city. The Minneapolis City Council votes on Thursday on the ordinance.

Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis? Ride-hail apps oppose new ordinance

Uber and Lyft are warning they may be forced to drop service in Minneapolis as the city council considers an ordinance to ensure ride-hail drivers make minimum wage.

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.

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.

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.

Mpls council member curses at activist
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A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.

North Minneapolis liquor license discussion
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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.

Minneapolis council members weigh 2024 budget
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The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee was working on the 2024 budget on Thursday.