Minneapolis joins rallies held across the nation as part of day of action against police brutality

Rallies held in Minneapolis were among a dozen events planned in cities across the United States on Saturday as part of a day of action that follows unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis City Council introduces resolution, plan for new model of public safety

All 12 members of the Minneapolis City Council co-authored and introduced a resolution Friday “declaring the intent to create a transformative new model for cultivating safety” in the city.

New proposal would have Minneapolis residents vote on whether to remove, replace police department

Minneapolis residents would be able to vote on whether to remove the police department from the city charter and replace it with a new department that would “provide for community safety and violence prevention,” under a new proposal from some city council members.  

Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. 

Black community leaders, activists back Minneapolis police chief amid calls to defund, dismantle MPD

Black community leaders, activists and supporters rallied outside Minneapolis City Hall Thursday announcing their full support for Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who recently unveil his plans to reform the city’s police department. 

Does Bob Kroll need to resign? Minneapolis police chief's answer

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled officers through early warning signs. 

Minneapolis police union calls for return to negotiating table, addressing of 'false narratives'

The Minneapolis Police Federation released a statement Wednesday night mandating the Minneapolis Police Department come back to the negotiating table and address what it calls “false narratives” about the union’s role in impeding change.

Former Minneapolis police union attorney: City can't blame all of Minneapolis PD's failings on the union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo announced Wednesday the police department would pull out of contract negotiations with the union, as the city moves to react to the death of George Floyd's death.

Humphrey School policing experts talk community-law enforcement relations

George Floyd’s death has renewed discussions about community-police relations and two Humphrey School professors who have done extensive research on the subject held another one Wednesday.

Frey backs MPD chief's move on police union negotiations, believes it can bring change

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he will no longer negotiate with the police union, so he can open up his department to real change. Hours later, Mayor Jacob Frey was praising the decision.

Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs. 

7 employees have left the Minneapolis Police Department since George Floyd's death

Seven Minneapolis Police Department employees have left the force since the death of George Floyd on Memorial day, a department spokesperson said Wednesday. 

'Record. Absolutely record': Minneapolis police chief tells public after video captured George Floyd's death

At a press conference Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was asked the question that has been on everyone’s minds: Would we have known about this if there had been no video? 

Minnesota National Guard says unrest response cost nearly $13 million

The Minnesota National Guard says it cost nearly $13 million to respond to the unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the past two weeks.

MPD to adopt 6 immediate changes after court order

A Hennepin County judge ruled the city of Minneapolis must institute six immediate measures to comply with an order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Monday.

What does dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department mean?

A majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledged its support to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department, which has been a call from protesters in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.