Minneapolis residents, business owners concerned over spike in crime

South Minneapolis residents say they’ve seen an increase in crime lately, including apartment break-ins and carjackings at gunpoint.

Council seeks control over Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to amend the budget to eliminate the public spokesperson position from the Minneapolis Police Department.  

Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots

Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd. 

The Fall of the Third Precinct: A timeline of events

This timeline of events leading up to the fall of the Third Police Precinct is the product of detailed discussion with key decision makers, on background conversations with officers present at the Third Precinct, and audio of Minneapolis Police radio transmissions. 

Fall of the Third Precinct: A minute-by-minute account

Minneapolis Police radio transmissions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators, provide the first minute-by-minute account of the decision making that led to the fall of the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis.

Twins to continue using off-duty Minneapolis police for security at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins on Friday announced the team will continue to employ off-duty Minneapolis police officers for security at Target Field, while continuing to evalaute their relationship with the MPD.

What we learned in first look at bodycam video from death of George Floyd

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill allowed the media and public to view the footage Wednesday from the body-worn cameras of two of the officers charged in the death of George Floyd. 

Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots

A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.

George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers

George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.

Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.

City asks Minneapolis police to change schedule, accept furloughs

As the Minneapolis City Council considers defunding the police department, city negotiators are asking the police union to accept scheduling changes and furloughs in their expired labor contract.

Derek Chauvin's defense objects to gag order: Former cop being called a 'murderer'

The attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, has filed an objection to the court’s gag order in the case. 

150 Minneapolis police officers seeking disability for PTSD following riots

At least 150 Minneapolis Police Officers have begun the process of seeking ‘duty disability’ for post-traumatic stress under the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), said an attorney representing the officers.