New Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner nominated

Following the departure of Cedric Alexander, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced its next Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner.

Man arrested in the dragging of Minnneapolis PD officer, separate deadly crash

Following the reported dragging of one of its officers over the weekend, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in connection to the assault, and a vehicular homicide they believe was caused by the same culprit.

Police ask help finding 12-year-old girl last seen in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate a 12-year-old girl that was last seen in Minneapolis on Aug. 29.

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.