Minneapolis community group says it was left out of police reforms agreement

An influential Black pastor who has long played a role in Minneapolis police politics slammed the agreement the city approved with the state’s Department of Human Rights on police reforms on Friday, saying he and his group had been left out of the process and hadn’t been given the recognition they deserved. 

Minneapolis City Council approves police plan after human rights investigation

Changes are coming to the Minneapolis Police Department after the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

Minneapolis 3rd precinct: 2 sites considered for new building

The City of Minneapolis has begun the process to bring the 3rd Precinct building back to the community after it was vacated and damaged during the civil unrest following George Floyd's murder in May 2020. 

Former first responders worry bill to reform disability benefits could jeopardize livelihoods

A new proposal before the Minnesota Legislature would, in part, require a first responder claiming PTSD to undergo at least 24 weeks of treatment before seeking disability benefits.

Frey calls special meeting on human rights investigation into Minneapolis PD

Mayor Jacob Frey has called a special meeting of the Minneapolis City Council this week to discuss the human rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department that was launched after the death of George Floyd.

Shooting in Minneapolis leaves 1 person dead, 1 injured

A woman in her 20s is dead and a man in his 40s suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting in Minneapolis Tuesday evening.

Minneapolis police investigate shooting at Uptown diner

A shooting inside an establishment on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown midday Thursday left two people injured.

MPD bodycam footage from Bde Maka Ska home fire
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Minneapolis Police Officer bodycam footage shows the efforts of officers to save an elderly couple from a house fire Tuesday morning.

Minneapolis police officer charged with assault for beating man who unknowingly shot at cops

The charges against Justin Stetson, who was a Minneapolis police officer at the time, state that Stetson continued to attack Jaleel Stallings even after Stallings had surrendered and dropped his gun. Stetson is charged with assault.

Tekle Sundberg shooting: Officers who shot him won’t face charges

Minneapolis Police Department officers who shot Tekle Sundberg after an hours-long standoff with police in July won’t face charges for the fatal shooting that took his life.

Ex-MPD officer who maced protesters also received $150K payout

It was a jarring sight: A Minneapolis police officer spraying mace out the window of a squad car at seemingly peaceful protesters in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Cell phone video recorded by the Star Tribune captured the incident, which subsequently went viral.

Ex-MPD officer who maced protesters also received $150K payout
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It was a jarring sight: A Minneapolis police officer spraying mace out the window of a squad car at seemingly peaceful protesters in the aftermath of George Floyd?s death. Cell phone video recorded by the Star Tribune captured the incident, which subsequently went viral.

Operation Endeavor update, plans for winter months in Minneapolis

As we head into the winter months in Minneapolis, the strategy for Operation Endeavor remains the same, but day-to-day operations may change.

Former Chauvin prosecutor confirmed as federal judge

A former prosecutor in the trial against Derek Chauvin has been confirmed as a federal judge.

Woman charged in Minneapolis fatal shooting arrested in Texas: Police

Authorities say a Minnesota woman wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis in March was taken into custody by Texas police on Monday. 

New Minneapolis Police chief promises accountability, building back trust

Minneapolis’ new police chief is making good on his promise to build bridges in the community as he lays out his priorities for the job.