Officers from Minneapolis police shooting part of community response team
A Minneapolis Police spokesperson said the officers involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night were part of a community response team and were officers from the city's third precinct.
A Minneapolis Police spokesperson said the officers involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night were part of a community response team and were officers from the city's third precinct.
Minneapolis police shooting 36th and Cedar scene
Scene video from a fatal shooting at 36th and Cedar involving an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police on Dec. 30, 2020.
Scene video from a fatal shooting at 36th and Cedar involving an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police on Dec. 30, 2020.
Family holds vigil for man shot and killed by Minneapolis police following armed standoff
Chiasher Fong Vue was identified as the man shot by police following an armed standoff in Minneapolis early Sunday morning.
Chiasher Fong Vue was identified as the man shot by police following an armed standoff in Minneapolis early Sunday morning.
Minneapolis officer's attorney alleges George Floyd overdosed on fentanyl, says charges should be dropped
In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death, arguing the charges against the officer should be dropped.
In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death, arguing the charges against the officer should be dropped.
Minneapolis Police: Stolen car with 7-year-old inside found 2 blocks away
Minneapolis Police say a man briefly stole a car from a gas station with a 7-year-old inside in the North Loop neighborhood.
Minneapolis Police say a man briefly stole a car from a gas station with a 7-year-old inside in the North Loop neighborhood.
Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
Minneapolis carjacking sting yields more than 40 arrests
A 3-day, joint operation between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office yielded more than 40 carjacking arrests, the departments announced Tuesday.
A 3-day, joint operation between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office yielded more than 40 carjacking arrests, the departments announced Tuesday.
Minneapolis mayor signs city's 2021 budget
Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.
Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.
Minneapolis budget passes with police funding cut, but keeps larger staffing level target
The Minneapolis City Council passed a 2021 budget early Thursday morning that shifts nearly $8 million from the city’s police department to fund alternative public safety strategies, but allows room for future police recruitment.
The Minneapolis City Council passed a 2021 budget early Thursday morning that shifts nearly $8 million from the city’s police department to fund alternative public safety strategies, but allows room for future police recruitment.
Why a helicopter is circling south Minneapolis for 2nd straight day
A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter flying over the Bde Maka Ska area of south Minneapolis Wednesday and Thursday is assisting the Minneapolis Police Department in an investigation.
A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter flying over the Bde Maka Ska area of south Minneapolis Wednesday and Thursday is assisting the Minneapolis Police Department in an investigation.
Minneapolis City Council President brushes aside mayor's budget veto threat
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender is firing back after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was "actively considering" a veto of the city's 2021 budget due to the reduction in police staffing.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender is firing back after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was "actively considering" a veto of the city's 2021 budget due to the reduction in police staffing.
Frey 'actively considering' veto to budget over reduction in Minneapolis police staffing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he is "actively considering" a veto if the City Council approves the budget plan, which would reduce the amount of sworn officers in the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he is "actively considering" a veto if the City Council approves the budget plan, which would reduce the amount of sworn officers in the Minneapolis Police Department.
Concerns raised over EMS inclusion on mental health crisis teams in Minneapolis council members' proposal
Two advocacy groups are raising concerns over plans for the mental health crisis teams outlined in the budget proposal created by three members of the Minneapolis City Council.
Two advocacy groups are raising concerns over plans for the mental health crisis teams outlined in the budget proposal created by three members of the Minneapolis City Council.
Minneapolis police budget talks continue as council works to finalize plan
Minneapolis city councilmembers are getting closer to finalizing next year’s budget.
Minneapolis city councilmembers are getting closer to finalizing next year’s budget.
Budget hearing reviews three different plans for Minneapolis police
More than 400 speakers signed up to speak at a Minneapolis City Council public hearing about the proposed city budget with a special emphasis on police department funding proposals.
More than 400 speakers signed up to speak at a Minneapolis City Council public hearing about the proposed city budget with a special emphasis on police department funding proposals.
Businesses, philanthropic organizations announce $5M fund to support policing alternatives in Minneapolis
Businesses and philanthropic organizations announced the formation of a $5 million fund to support efforts to support alternative response systems to improve community public safety in Minneapolis.
Businesses and philanthropic organizations announced the formation of a $5 million fund to support efforts to support alternative response systems to improve community public safety in Minneapolis.
Social justice groups push for $84 million in cuts to Minneapolis Police Department
While discussion continues in public hearings over the proposed nearly $8 million cut to the Minneapolis Police Department budget, some social justice groups and businesses are voicing support for a different proposal that calls for a much larger redirection of funds.
While discussion continues in public hearings over the proposed nearly $8 million cut to the Minneapolis Police Department budget, some social justice groups and businesses are voicing support for a different proposal that calls for a much larger redirection of funds.
Haven Housing director voices concern for proposed Minneapolis police budget cut
As the Minneapolis City Council considers a nearly $8 million cut to the police department, those working and living in neighborhoods hit hardest by the uptick in crime are making their final pleas for a 'no' vote.
As the Minneapolis City Council considers a nearly $8 million cut to the police department, those working and living in neighborhoods hit hardest by the uptick in crime are making their final pleas for a 'no' vote.
Minneapolis Mayor, Police Chief call MPD staffing reduction proposal 'irresponsible'
The Mayor of Minneapolis called a proposal from a trio of city councilmembers that would reduce the size of the police department “irresponsible” in a news conference Monday afternoon.
The Mayor of Minneapolis called a proposal from a trio of city councilmembers that would reduce the size of the police department “irresponsible” in a news conference Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis councilmembers propose budget that would move nearly $8 million from police to alternatives
A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.
A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.