Data show Minneapolis PD hasn't shifted resources despite losing hundreds of officers
In a data request, FOX 9 found that despite the fact that the majority of crime is happening during evening hours, police aren't shifting resources to cover the most demanding parts of the day.
In a data request, FOX 9 found that despite the fact that the majority of crime is happening during evening hours, police aren't shifting resources to cover the most demanding parts of the day.
Church says violence at dangerous Minneapolis intersection is worse than ever before
Sanctuary Covenant Church moved to West Broadway and Lyndale five years ago. They say both at Merwin's and the neighboring Winner's Gas, the shootings and drug use is worse than ever. Within the last week or so, the corner was riddled with bullets with eight people shot.
Sanctuary Covenant Church moved to West Broadway and Lyndale five years ago. They say both at Merwin's and the neighboring Winner's Gas, the shootings and drug use is worse than ever. Within the last week or so, the corner was riddled with bullets with eight people shot.
Minneapolis Police chief search: 3 final candidates under consideration
The search for the next chief of the Minneapolis Police Department has been narrowed down to three finalists, all law enforcement veterans from outside the city and its police department, the city announced in a press release Wednesday.
The search for the next chief of the Minneapolis Police Department has been narrowed down to three finalists, all law enforcement veterans from outside the city and its police department, the city announced in a press release Wednesday.
Ex-Minneapolis cop Brian Cummings' trial for crash that killed Laneal Frazier delayed
The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer, whose high-speed pursuit of a carjacking suspect led to a crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier, has been pushed back to May 2023.
The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer, whose high-speed pursuit of a carjacking suspect led to a crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier, has been pushed back to May 2023.
Longtime Minneapolis store closing, citing safety concerns
After more than 20 years in Uptown, Patina announced Thursday it would be closing its Franklin Avenue location. Owner Christine Ward said safety concerns were part of the decision, as the lease on the building comes to a close.
After more than 20 years in Uptown, Patina announced Thursday it would be closing its Franklin Avenue location. Owner Christine Ward said safety concerns were part of the decision, as the lease on the building comes to a close.
Derek Chauvin moved from Minnesota to federal prison in Arizona
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
University of Minnesota to reinstate relationship with Minneapolis PD
The University of Minnesota announced they're reinstating its relationship with the Minneapolis Police to help increase safety on campus.
The University of Minnesota announced they're reinstating its relationship with the Minneapolis Police to help increase safety on campus.
New Minneapolis safety commissioner plans review of community policing measures
Dr. Alexander also rejected efforts to defund the Minneapolis Police Department, saying: "Something I’m going to be very, very clear about. We’re going to have public safety in this city and we’re going to have police in this city."
Dr. Alexander also rejected efforts to defund the Minneapolis Police Department, saying: "Something I’m going to be very, very clear about. We’re going to have public safety in this city and we’re going to have police in this city."
Key George Floyd witness will not testify in upcoming trial
A key witness in George Floyd's murder plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment during the next trial connected to Floyd's killing.
A key witness in George Floyd's murder plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment during the next trial connected to Floyd's killing.
Tekle Sundberg's family calls for full release of bodycam video in MPD shooting
It’s been about two months since 24-year-old Tekle Sundberg was killed by Minneapolis police.
It’s been about two months since 24-year-old Tekle Sundberg was killed by Minneapolis police.
Cedric Alexander pushes back on Minneapolis critics, urges residents to ‘Stay in the fight’
Alexander urged residents to push back against critics who paint Minneapolis in an entirely negative light.
Alexander urged residents to push back against critics who paint Minneapolis in an entirely negative light.
Federal investigation of MPD may soon enter new phase, city attorney says
Minneapolis officials think the U.S. Department of Justice is wrapping up the discovery phase of its patterns and practices investigation of the city's police department, but no one knows the feds' timeline, a key city official said Tuesday.
Minneapolis officials think the U.S. Department of Justice is wrapping up the discovery phase of its patterns and practices investigation of the city's police department, but no one knows the feds' timeline, a key city official said Tuesday.
Ex-Minneapolis cops reject plea deal in George Floyd's killing, will go to trial
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng have rejected last and final plea offers, and will go to trial this fall.
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng have rejected last and final plea offers, and will go to trial this fall.
Frey seeks eight extra MPD classes over two years to counter departure wave
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level of 731 officers sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level of 731 officers sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.
Some Minneapolis neighborhoods seeing increase in robberies, carjackings
There's been an increase in the number of robberies and carjackings reported to Minneapolis police in four neighborhoods in the third precinct.
There's been an increase in the number of robberies and carjackings reported to Minneapolis police in four neighborhoods in the third precinct.
Walz: State will keep police reinforcements in Minneapolis 'as long as it's necessary'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will keep reinforcements in Minneapolis indefinitely to help the city's depleted police department curb violent crime.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will keep reinforcements in Minneapolis indefinitely to help the city's depleted police department curb violent crime.
Kueng, Thao file notice they will appeal federal sentence in George Floyd's killing
Two former Minneapolis police officers have filed their notices of appeal of their sentences in federal court related to the murder of George Floyd.
Two former Minneapolis police officers have filed their notices of appeal of their sentences in federal court related to the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis PD strategy to battle crime hotspots is showing results
Recently gun crime is up while police staffing is down. There are a few bright spots but also areas of concern.
Recently gun crime is up while police staffing is down. There are a few bright spots but also areas of concern.
Man killed in Minneapolis apartment shooting, gun tossed on television station roof
A gun believed to be used in a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis high-rise apartment was apparently tossed onto the roof of a neighboring television station on Sunday evening.
A gun believed to be used in a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis high-rise apartment was apparently tossed onto the roof of a neighboring television station on Sunday evening.
Council approves new leader of Minneapolis public safety ‘rebranding’
"I found his answers about lives lost to be broad and evasive. It makes me wonder how things are going to be different here in Minneapolis.” said one council member prior to the vote.
"I found his answers about lives lost to be broad and evasive. It makes me wonder how things are going to be different here in Minneapolis.” said one council member prior to the vote.