MPD hosts first listening session over use of force policy

Minneapolis Police held their first community engagement session regarding the department's use of force policy on Tuesday night.

2 people charged in shooting of Minneapolis police officer

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced charges against two suspects in the shooting of a Minneapolis police officer over the weekend. 

Head of new MPD unit challenged with implementing settlement agreement speaks

The head of a new division within the Minneapolis Police Department says she debated quitting in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Now she is leading the unit that will ensure change is implemented.

Sentencing for former Minneapolis police officer delayed after plea deal hits 'snag'

The sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Justin Stetson won't happen Wednesday, as FOX 9 has learned the plea agreement has hit some sort of "snag".

MPD Chief announces new positions, 'reconfiguration' of police department

The chief of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has announced a reconfiguration of the police force that he says will provide the leadership and add needed support.

Drug-related shooting in Minneapolis leaves 1 dead and another injured: police

A man was fatally shot, and another was injured in what Minneapolis police are calling an "incident related to narcotics activity" on Lake Street early Sunday.

Minneapolis considers new option for future of 3rd Precinct

A new report shows most citizens support rebuilding the Minneapolis police's 3rd Precinct at its original location, which was burned down during the 2020 riots, while the city is also now considering a new option.

Court approves consent decree requiring Minneapolis, MPD to implement changes

A Hennepin County Judge on Thursday approved a consent decree between the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights requiring the police department and city to make “transformational” changes in the interest of public safety.

Ex-Minneapolis cop Brian Cummings sentenced in crash that killed Leneal Frazier

Former Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings has been sentenced to 270 days in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal vehicular homicide in a deadly police pursuit crash that killed uninvolved motorist Leneal Frazier.

Minneapolis police chief denies he lied about Timberlake hiring

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara clarified Sunday what he knew about a controversial officer hire after a leaked email from the officer accused the chief of lying. Tyler Timberlake was hired in January but this past week officials said he was no longer with the department.

MPD chief says he didn't lie about hire
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara clarified Sunday what he knew about a controversial officer hire after a leaked email from the officer accused the chief of lying. Tyler Timberlake was hired in January but this past week officials said he was no longer with the department.

Teens charged in Mpls fireworks chaos
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A teenager is facing charges for allegedly shooting fireworks at Minneapolis police officers at Boom Island on the Fourth of July.

Man firing gun from Minneapolis home sparks SWAT response

A large police and SWAT response shut down a street off Como Avenue SE in Minneapolis for part of Sunday afternoon.

Tony Bouza, former MPD police chief, dies at age of 94

Bouza was Chief of Police in Minneapolis from 1980 to 1989. He started his career in New York, serving as a NYPD officer for several decades before being recruited to come to Minneapolis by then-mayor Don Fraser.

Minneapolis Police supervisors pay raise approved, could take effect soon

Commanders don’t earn overtime, so officers working under them often earn more than they do — up to $54,000 more per year in some cases.