Judge says 'coaching' by Minneapolis police not discipline, records not public
A judge ruled this week that the Minneapolis Police Department’s controversial practice of “coaching" some officers accused of misconduct is not discipline. The ruling means the city does not have to release records detailing alleged misconduct by officers in those cases.
Nudieland mass shooting: Accused teen gunman takes plea deal, could avoid prison time
One of the two teen gunman charged with murder in the Nudieland concert venue mass shooting could avoid a prison sentence under a plea deal.
Minneapolis PD announces new partnership to deal with neighbor disputes
The Minneapolis Police Department announced a new partnership with the NAACP on Tuesday that will aim to deal with neighbor disputes, before they turn violent.
Minnesota fallen officers honored with ‘blue mass’ in Minneapolis
Fallen members of Minnesota’s law enforcement community are being honored at the first "blue mass" held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
Man shot by St. Paul PD is suspect in Minneapolis encampment slayings: Police
The man who was shot by St. Paul police during an incident in the Midway neighborhood on Monday night is the suspect in two recent shootings including one at homeless encampments in Minneapolis that left two people dead, police say.
Minneapolis PD chief pledges full review of neighbor shooting
The political fallout continues following the arrest of a man accused of shooting his neighbor last week in Minneapolis, as several city council members continue to question why it took police four days to take the suspect into custody.
Mpls man shot by neighbor: MN's Red Flag law designed to prevent violence like this
When Minneapolis police arrested John Sawchak, it came after Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor Davis Moturi following months of threatening behavior. Now the author of Minnesota's "red flag" law says situations like this are exactly what the new legislation is trying to prevent.
Another shooting at a Minneapolis encampment leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead after a shooting at a Minneapolis encampment on Sunday – the second deadly shooting at an encampment this weekend.
Minneapolis police investigating toddler death
Minneapolis police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child in Minneapolis after they were shot Monday morning.
Minneapolis City Council reviews police recruitment strategy
Minneapolis city officials are reviewing its police officer recruitment strategy as the Minneapolis Police Department works to bolster staffing.
Minneapolis Police respond to toddler shooting
Minneapolis Police held a press conference on Monday following the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old earlier in the day.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct still years away as plans take shape
The Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police building burned in 2020, and it’s become a political talking point in 2024. But it still won’t have a new purpose for quite some time as the city’s politicians are fighting over its future.
Minneapolis police arrest 6 children after 3 armed robberies, 2 crashes on I-94
Six children, ages 11-14, were arrested on Tuesday after armed robberies and two crashes on Interstate 94, the Minneapolis Police Department said.
Fines for off-duty police squad car use considered by Mpls leaders
Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers could potentially be facing city-imposed fines for using department squad cars and other resources, if a new ordinance making its way through the Minneapolis City Council gains approval.
Minneapolis police aren't sure if any shots were fired during afternoon standoff
An apartment building has been evacuated due to an active shooter situation in downtown Minneapolis.
Future of Minneapolis' former 3rd Police Precinct: Survey results released
The City of Minneapolis has released the results of a community survey weighing the future of the former 3rd Precinct site that burned down during the 2020 riots.
MPD on shooting that killed 2, injured 3 [RAW]
Minneapolis police shared details on a shooting that left two men dead and three people injured, including two teenage girls and a 23-year-old woman.
Minneapolis will keep using ShotSpotter gunshot detection… for now
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.
MPD officer fired after using Grindr, squad car for sexual encounters
An officer with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has been fired after an investigation determined he used the Grindr app to solicit sexual encounters while on duty, and his squad car to meet potential partners.
Evalulators lay out plan for Minneapolis PD reforms
A report released last week is outlining the plan for policing reforms for the Minneapolis Police Department, but officials are asking officials to push back deadlines for the plan.