Minneapolis considering using drones as first responders to 911 calls
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The Minneapolis Police Department is considering joining a small, but growing trend in Minnesota. On Wednesday, city staff will present a drones as first responders pilot program to the public health, safety and equity committee. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.

Police drone use in Minneapolis considered by city council

Minneapolis is taking steps toward using drones as a new part of its 911 call response, with city leaders seeking more info on how the technology could fit into emergency responses.

Minneapolis honors fallen officer Jamal Mitchell with renamed street

The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously approved renaming a street of street in south Minneapolis to Officer Jamal Mitchell Way in honor of the MPD officer who died in the line of duty.

Minneapolis shooting raises MPD response questions
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A Minneapolis city audit is raising new questions about how police responded when Davis Moturi was shot in the neck by his neighbor in 2024. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has more on what the audit found.

Minneapolis police chief scrutinized over failures in Moturi, Lussier cases

A Minneapolis auditor's report revealed significant failures by the Minneapolis Police Department in handling the shooting of Davis Moturi by his neighbor and the death of Allison Lussier including misleading public statements by Chief Brian O'Hara in both cases.

David Wright gets life in prison in Mariah Samuels murder during emotional hearing

A judge sentenced David Wright to life behind bars for the slaying of his former girlfriend Mariah Samuels in Minneapolis last year. Last week, Wright refused to leave his cell to face the judge.

Frey to veto city council's safety commissioner rejection
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vowed to veto the city council's rejected reappointment of Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Minneapolis council continue to debate $38M police training center

Minneapolis City Council members are set to debate plans for a $38 million police and first responder training center in the Windom neighborhood.

Minneapolis Police Department
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Minneapolis City Council Member Soren Stevenson shared his concerns about the costs of a proposed $38 million police training center amid a dire fiscal situation for the city.

Minneapolis ICE shootings: Residents question MPD response
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A year-end review of the Minneapolis Police Department’s response to calls surrounding increased immigration enforcement were provided by police chief Brian O’Hara on Monday, with him also answering questions about the city’s vision on federal cooperation moving forward.

MPD Chief questioned about lack of intervention during federal crackdown

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara faced tough questions from the community on Monday regarding the department's response during a federal immigration crackdown.

Alex Pretti, Renee Good shooting response detailed
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara details the department’s response to the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good as part of a recap of the city’s response to calls in 2025.

Minneapolis police chief provides year-end update
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Minneapolis Police Department Chief Brian O’Hara provides a year-end review of the department’s response to crime and immigration enforcement response calls in 2025.

Economic impact of ICE surge in Minnesota

State officials detailed the economic impact of ICE operations in Minnesota, even as federal authorities say Operation Metro Surge is scaling back while hundreds of agents remain statewide.

MPD shares impact of ICE immigration crackdown
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The Minneapolis Police Department shared the impact on their department after the ICE immigration crackdown. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest. 

Family grieving after 2 cousins killed in north Minneapolis shooting
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A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones, killed by a relative, as they share their grief and pain. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.

MPD chief says 2025 crime went down despite fewer officers
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Despite seven mass shootings, including the Aug. 27 tragedy at Annunciation Church and School, serious street crime in the City of Minneapolis declined last year. That’s according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who gave a review of 2025 crime Tuesday at the new First Precinct building in downtown Minneapolis.