Minneapolis police coaching is common response to misconduct allegations, report shows

A re[port shows the most common outcome for handling misconduct allegations in the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) was coaching, a method some say lacks transparency.

MPD allegations under spotlight
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New analysis shows how misconduct allegations have been handled in the Minneapolis Police Department a week after an ACLU report found that concerns over policing tactics have continued. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.

Minneapolis officer fired after liking Facebook comment that referenced lynching

A former Minneapolis police officer who had served on the force for 18 years was fired after an internal investigation found that he liked a Facebook comment that called for a police shooting suspect to be lynched.

Minneapolis launches 'South Side REACT' to shut down open-air drug markets
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A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

2 fallen Minnesota police officers’ families have mortgages paid off

The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.

ACLU: MPD may still have excessive force issues
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The ACLU released report stating that the Minneapolis Police Department could still have excessive force issues. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest. 

Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet legally required police officer staffing level

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter.

Minneapolis Police Chief search timeline
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The timeline for selecting a new Minneapolis Police Chief is becoming clearer, according to city officials. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has what you need to know.

Mayor Frey outlines timeline for selecting next Minneapolis police chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.

Suspect at large after Minneapolis officers shot at conducting investigation
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The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after it says officers were shot at Monday afternoon while investigating a vehicle. The alleged shooter is still at large.

Minneapolis man shot by neighbor files lawsuit
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A Minneapolis couple is taking legal action after a shooting and months of alleged neighbor harassment, raising new questions about what home sellers must disclose. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Moturi shooting: City of Minneapolis, former police chief sued over neighbor shooting

Davis Moturi, who was shot in 2024 after warning the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) about repeated threats from his neighbor, is suing the city, the former police chief, the couple who sold him his home as well as the neighbor accused of shooting him.

Minneapolis 8-hour standoff ends with suspect in custody
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt spoke at a Tuesday evening news conference after an 8-hour standoff on the 2800 block of Nicollet Avenue ended with an armed suspect being taken into custody. A woman and child inside an apartment with the suspect were safely removed.

Minneapolis standoff: Deputies encounter gunfire serving arrest warrant
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Dawanna Witt with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office provided an update Tuesday afternoon as authorities have been on the scene of a standoff with an armed suspect since about 11:30 a.m. near the 2800 block of Nicollet Avenue.

Minneapolis standoff: Suspect in custody after hours-long SWAT response

Hennepin County sheriff's deputies say a suspect was safely taken into custody after an hours-long standoff that began with authorities being fired upon while serving an arrest warrant in Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon.

Minneapolis leaders debate Shotspotter technology
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Minneapolis city leaders and council members on Wednesday debated Shotspotter technology and how effective it is. The Minneapolis Police Department wants a renewal and expansion as "Operation Safe Summer" is launched. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.

Minneapolis ‘Operation Safe Summer’ launches targeted enforcement June 1-6

Minneapolis leaders say they have begun Operation Safe Summer V, aiming to boost safety and reduce violent crime as the city heads into a busy summer season.

Minneapolis police chief latest
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced the interim chief for the Minneapolis Police Department after the abrupt resignation of former police chief Brian O’Hara last week. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.