Minneapolis mayor candidates clash on future of police
The frontrunners in the Minneapolis mayor's race offer wildly different plans for the city's police, though there are some questions they're not yet willing to answer ahead of Tuesday's election.
The frontrunners in the Minneapolis mayor's race offer wildly different plans for the city's police, though there are some questions they're not yet willing to answer ahead of Tuesday's election.
Jaleel Stallings sues 19 Minneapolis officers over May 2020 arrest
Jaleel Stallings has filed a lawsuit against 19 Minneapolis police officers regarding his arrest in May of 2020, arguing they used excessive force and filed false reports when they arrested him during the unrest following George Floyd?s murder.
Jaleel Stallings has filed a lawsuit against 19 Minneapolis police officers regarding his arrest in May of 2020, arguing they used excessive force and filed false reports when they arrested him during the unrest following George Floyd?s murder.
Policing vote: Minneapolis city council president says she filed ethics complaints on chief's remarks
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender says she is filing ethics complaints after police chief Medaria Arrandondo spoke out Wednesday against a charter change to replace the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender says she is filing ethics complaints after police chief Medaria Arrandondo spoke out Wednesday against a charter change to replace the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo opposes public safety question on ballot
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says voting in favor of question 2 – replacing the police department with a public safety department -- is a dangerous move with no real plan on how it will work.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says voting in favor of question 2 – replacing the police department with a public safety department -- is a dangerous move with no real plan on how it will work.
Minneapolis police chief voices opposition to ballot question 2
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo weighs in on the upcoming police safety question on the ballot.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo weighs in on the upcoming police safety question on the ballot.
City memo tells Minneapolis police officers what happens if Question 2 passes
The City of Minneapolis sent a series of questions and answers to members of the city’s police department regarding what will happen should voters pass the proposed public safety charter amendment next week.
The City of Minneapolis sent a series of questions and answers to members of the city’s police department regarding what will happen should voters pass the proposed public safety charter amendment next week.
Minnesota Untold: Black & Blue
The election of Charles Stenvig in 1969 marked a turning point for the Minneapolis Police Department.
The election of Charles Stenvig in 1969 marked a turning point for the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings charged in crash that killed Leneal Frazier
Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier.
Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier.
Lyft driver robbed less than 24 hours after Minneapolis' citywide alert
Less than 24 hours after Minneapolis Police issued a city wide alert warning ride-share drivers of targeted car jackings and aggravated robberies, another driver became the latest victim.
Less than 24 hours after Minneapolis Police issued a city wide alert warning ride-share drivers of targeted car jackings and aggravated robberies, another driver became the latest victim.
MPD: Uber, Lyft drivers being targeted by carjackers
Minneapolis Police is warning ride-share drivers to take extra precautions after more than 40 have been targeted since mid-August.
Minneapolis Police is warning ride-share drivers to take extra precautions after more than 40 have been targeted since mid-August.
Family of man killed during police chase celebrates MPD officer's charges
Meeting at the intersection where he was killed, the family of Leneal Frazier celebrated the news Friday that criminal charges were filed more than three months after the fatal crash. This is the eighth time a Minnesota officer has been charged in connection to an on-duty death, but the first time an officer in this state has been charged for their role in an on-duty pursuit.
Meeting at the intersection where he was killed, the family of Leneal Frazier celebrated the news Friday that criminal charges were filed more than three months after the fatal crash. This is the eighth time a Minnesota officer has been charged in connection to an on-duty death, but the first time an officer in this state has been charged for their role in an on-duty pursuit.
Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings charged in crash that killed Leneal Frazier
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman insists the time has come to hold police officer accountable for their actions during "dangerous motor vehicle pursuits." Freeman charged Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed Leneal Frazier.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman insists the time has come to hold police officer accountable for their actions during "dangerous motor vehicle pursuits." Freeman charged Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed Leneal Frazier.
Press conference: Charges against Minneapolis police officer charged in fatal crash
Leneal Frazier was killed on July 6, 2021 when his Jeep was struck by a Minneapolis police squad car driven by Officer Brian Cummings. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman has announced manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide charges against Officer Cummings for causing the crash.
Leneal Frazier was killed on July 6, 2021 when his Jeep was struck by a Minneapolis police squad car driven by Officer Brian Cummings. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman has announced manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide charges against Officer Cummings for causing the crash.
Mohamed Noor resentenced: Release date, what was said in court
Following the Minnesota Supreme Court reversing Mohamed Noor's third-degree murder conviction in the death of Justine Damond, he was resentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison for second-degree manslaughter. The 57 months is the top end of the sentencing guidelines per Minnesota law. With time served, Noor will be eligible for supervised release on June 27, 2022.
Following the Minnesota Supreme Court reversing Mohamed Noor's third-degree murder conviction in the death of Justine Damond, he was resentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison for second-degree manslaughter. The 57 months is the top end of the sentencing guidelines per Minnesota law. With time served, Noor will be eligible for supervised release on June 27, 2022.
Mohamed Noor resentenced in Justine Damond shooting
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor will be resentenced at 9 a.m. Thursday for second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor will be resentenced at 9 a.m. Thursday for second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Sen. Tina Smith says she will vote against charter change for Minneapolis police
In a letter opposing the charter amendment, Senator Smith says dividing control of policing in Minneapolis between both the mayor and city council would create a "dysfunctional structure for public safety."
In a letter opposing the charter amendment, Senator Smith says dividing control of policing in Minneapolis between both the mayor and city council would create a "dysfunctional structure for public safety."
MPD seeks $27 million budget increase as voters weigh department's fate
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo asked City Council members for a $27 million budget increase Monday to rebuild his shrinking force, even as voters weigh his department's fate.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo asked City Council members for a $27 million budget increase Monday to rebuild his shrinking force, even as voters weigh his department's fate.
Rep. Omar endorses two candidates for Minneapolis mayor, urges voters to snub Frey
While throwing her support behind both Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis mayor, Rep. Ilhan Omar also urged voters not to rank Mayor Jacob Frey at all.
While throwing her support behind both Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis mayor, Rep. Ilhan Omar also urged voters not to rank Mayor Jacob Frey at all.
15-year-old boy shot in leg while walking in Minneapolis
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg while walking on the street in the Hawthorne neighborhood, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg while walking on the street in the Hawthorne neighborhood, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Mohamed Noor asks for less than 3.5 years in prison in resentencing
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor filed court documents Thursday asking the court for less prison time when he is resentenced for second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor filed court documents Thursday asking the court for less prison time when he is resentenced for second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.