Contract proposal to staff more police in Minneapolis awaits council vote
A proposal to give the Minneapolis Police Department $500,000 to staff more officers on the streets through the end of the year is set to go to a final vote at Friday’s City Council meeting, but the hotly debated item could once again come down to a close vote.
A proposal to give the Minneapolis Police Department $500,000 to staff more officers on the streets through the end of the year is set to go to a final vote at Friday’s City Council meeting, but the hotly debated item could once again come down to a close vote.
Minneapolis committee narrowly approves extra funding to help MPD
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Mayor Jacob Frey asked the City Council for about $500,000 for extra help out on the streets.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Mayor Jacob Frey asked the City Council for about $500,000 for extra help out on the streets.
Minneapolis City Council committee to discuss temporarily adding outside police officers
A Minneapolis City Council committee plans to discuss a proposal to bring in Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies and Metro Transit Police officers to assist the city’s police department.
A Minneapolis City Council committee plans to discuss a proposal to bring in Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies and Metro Transit Police officers to assist the city’s police department.
Former Minneapolis police officer indicted on federal drug and extortion charges
A former Minneapolis police officer is facing federal charges in an indictment handed up on Friday.
A former Minneapolis police officer is facing federal charges in an indictment handed up on Friday.
Police: Monday night Near North shooting victim dies from injuries
A victim of a Monday night shooting in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis has died, the police department announced Thursday.
A victim of a Monday night shooting in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis has died, the police department announced Thursday.
Community leaders call for former Minneapolis chief of staff to be reinstated after 'white boys' remark
A group of community leaders is calling for the reinstatement of the Minneapolis Police Department’s deputy chief of staff.
A group of community leaders is calling for the reinstatement of the Minneapolis Police Department’s deputy chief of staff.
National Guard activated for possible unrest over Floyd rulings
Gov. Tim Walz says he has activated the Minnesota National Guard after a request from Minneapolis following Thursday’s court rulings in the George Floyd case.
Gov. Tim Walz says he has activated the Minnesota National Guard after a request from Minneapolis following Thursday’s court rulings in the George Floyd case.
DOJ offers to help reform Minneapolis Police, but will City Council approve?
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering to help the effort to re-make the Minneapolis Police Department. But so far, the city hasn't accepted.
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering to help the effort to re-make the Minneapolis Police Department. But so far, the city hasn't accepted.
DOJ, Minneapolis leaders announcing national policing initiative Tuesday
Officials from the Department of Justice are announcing a new national policing initiative in Minneapolis Tuesday morning.
Officials from the Department of Justice are announcing a new national policing initiative in Minneapolis Tuesday morning.
Mayor Frey: 'Minneapolis is turning the corner'
In a one-on-one interview, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he believes the city is turning the corner after the police killing of George Floyd and a summer of civic unrest.
In a one-on-one interview, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he believes the city is turning the corner after the police killing of George Floyd and a summer of civic unrest.
Minneapolis residents sue city over police staffing
A group of residents have had enough of the crime and violence in the city of Minneapolis, arguing in a lawsuit that there aren’t enough police patrolling the streets right now.
A group of residents have had enough of the crime and violence in the city of Minneapolis, arguing in a lawsuit that there aren’t enough police patrolling the streets right now.
Body camera video of prior George Floyd arrest released
The body camera video of George Floyd's previous arrest in 2019 will be released to the public after a Hennepin County judge rejected the state's motion to seal it.
The body camera video of George Floyd's previous arrest in 2019 will be released to the public after a Hennepin County judge rejected the state's motion to seal it.
Police: Man dies after Near North shooting Sunday
Minneapolis Police say a male died at Hennepin Healthcare Sunday evening after a shooting on the 1700 block of Plymouth Avenue North earlier in the day.
Minneapolis Police say a male died at Hennepin Healthcare Sunday evening after a shooting on the 1700 block of Plymouth Avenue North earlier in the day.
City leaders debate Minneapolis Police Department cuts, residents sound off
How the Minneapolis Police Chief plans to absorb deep cuts to the department next year is creating some heated discussion among city leaders and dozens of residents spoke up about the issue Thursday, mostly to criticize the public safety committee.
How the Minneapolis Police Chief plans to absorb deep cuts to the department next year is creating some heated discussion among city leaders and dozens of residents spoke up about the issue Thursday, mostly to criticize the public safety committee.
'Can't go into violence mode': Aunt of George Floyd asks for peace after Chauvin released
George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson, the only immediate family member living in the Twin Cities metro, was stunned by the news Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin was released on bail.
George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson, the only immediate family member living in the Twin Cities metro, was stunned by the news Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin was released on bail.
Three people killed in crash while fleeing police
Minneapolis police say three people died after crashing a suspected stolen vehicle while fleeing officers.
Minneapolis police say three people died after crashing a suspected stolen vehicle while fleeing officers.
Minneapolis police call 3 shootings in 24 minutes 'a strain on our resources'
Minneapolis police are investigating after two are hurt, and one is killed in three separate shootings in the city during a span of 24 minutes.
Minneapolis police are investigating after two are hurt, and one is killed in three separate shootings in the city during a span of 24 minutes.
43-year-old shot by Minneapolis Police charged with illegal gun possession
A 43-year-old shot by police Tuesday in Minneapolis was charged Thursday after being found to be ineligible to possess the firearm police found at the scene.
A 43-year-old shot by police Tuesday in Minneapolis was charged Thursday after being found to be ineligible to possess the firearm police found at the scene.
Newly released video shows officer charged in George Floyd’s death helping man in wheelchair
The body camera footage of former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane helping a man in a motorized wheelchair was released to the public Thursday as his defense intends to use it as character evidence in the George Floyd case.
The body camera footage of former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane helping a man in a motorized wheelchair was released to the public Thursday as his defense intends to use it as character evidence in the George Floyd case.
Council to review plan for public input on Minneapolis policing changes
At its next meeting, the Minneapolis City Council will be discussing a proposed timeline for community engagement for ideas how to change the current policing structure, according to city officials.
At its next meeting, the Minneapolis City Council will be discussing a proposed timeline for community engagement for ideas how to change the current policing structure, according to city officials.