Minneapolis Office of Community Safety dissolution advances on 9-3 vote
Minneapolis leaders are now weighing whether to eliminate the Office of Community Safety after a sharp debate at City Hall. A proposal before the city would wipe out the Office of Community Safety, known as OCS. The office brings police, fire, 911 and mental health response under one umbrella. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minneapolis leaders are now weighing whether to eliminate the Office of Community Safety after a sharp debate at City Hall. A proposal before the city would wipe out the Office of Community Safety, known as OCS. The office brings police, fire, 911 and mental health response under one umbrella. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minneapolis mayor pushes 70% cut to violence interrupters following critical audit
Millions of taxpayer dollars spent on violence prevention efforts in Minneapolis are facing deep cuts following a critical internal audit.
Millions of taxpayer dollars spent on violence prevention efforts in Minneapolis are facing deep cuts following a critical internal audit.
Frey pushes for major budget cut to violence interrupters
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a major budget cut to violence interrupters. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a major budget cut to violence interrupters. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Minneapolis Police Department graduates 30 new recruits in one of its largest classes in years
A total of 29 new Minneapolis police officers took their oath at St. Olaf Catholic Church, marking a milestone for a department that has spent years rebuilding its ranks.
A total of 29 new Minneapolis police officers took their oath at St. Olaf Catholic Church, marking a milestone for a department that has spent years rebuilding its ranks.
Minneapolis police chief search: Mayor Frey on candidates and council approval
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sat down on FOX 9's All Day to speak on the search for a new police chief for the city.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sat down on FOX 9's All Day to speak on the search for a new police chief for the city.
Minneapolis mayor gives update on police chief search
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with Courtney Godfrey on FOX 9's All Day regarding the search for a new police chief.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with Courtney Godfrey on FOX 9's All Day regarding the search for a new police chief.
Mayor Frey proposes 11.3% tax hike for Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a 11.3% tax hike to fill a $60+ million gap in the city's budget. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a 11.3% tax hike to fill a $60+ million gap in the city's budget. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minneapolis 2027 budget fight: Mayor Frey and Park Board clash over $3.1M gap
A budget standoff between Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is heating up over a $3.1 million gap.
A budget standoff between Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is heating up over a $3.1 million gap.
Minneapolis Park Board warns of layoffs, rec center cuts in 2027 budget fight
Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future of parks and recreation as a $3.1 million budget gap stirs concern about layoffs and service cuts.
Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future of parks and recreation as a $3.1 million budget gap stirs concern about layoffs and service cuts.
Minneapolis, St. Paul property tax hikes proposed: How much more you could pay
Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have proposed budgets that include property tax increases and service cuts. St. Paul’s proposed budget would raise property taxes by 6.8% while Minneapolis is looking at an 11.3% hike.
Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have proposed budgets that include property tax increases and service cuts. St. Paul’s proposed budget would raise property taxes by 6.8% while Minneapolis is looking at an 11.3% hike.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: 'We stand with Hopkins'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is delivering a budget address on Wednesday, but started his speech reacting to the news that two adults and a child were found dead inside a Hopkins daycare. Frey says the city will provided any support and resources needed to the city.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is delivering a budget address on Wednesday, but started his speech reacting to the news that two adults and a child were found dead inside a Hopkins daycare. Frey says the city will provided any support and resources needed to the city.
Minneapolis blowing past police overtime budget, taxpayers may foot bill
Minneapolis is on track to exceed its police overtime budget for another year, with more than $20 million spent annually since 202. Mayor Jacob Frey says overtime is necessary due to a smaller police force, and a tax increase may be considered to cover the gap. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Minneapolis is on track to exceed its police overtime budget for another year, with more than $20 million spent annually since 202. Mayor Jacob Frey says overtime is necessary due to a smaller police force, and a tax increase may be considered to cover the gap. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Minneapolis launches 'South Side REACT' to shut down open-air drug markets
A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet legally required police officer staffing level
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter.
Mayor Frey outlines timeline for selecting next Minneapolis police chief
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.
Federal judge blocks DOJ investigation into Minnesota state, city leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to "harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to "harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Judge quashes federal subpoenas targeting Walz, Ellison, other MN leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.
Minneapolis 8-hour standoff ends with suspect in custody
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt spoke at a Tuesday evening news conference after an 8-hour standoff on the 2800 block of Nicollet Avenue ended with an armed suspect being taken into custody. A woman and child inside an apartment with the suspect were safely removed.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt spoke at a Tuesday evening news conference after an 8-hour standoff on the 2800 block of Nicollet Avenue ended with an armed suspect being taken into custody. A woman and child inside an apartment with the suspect were safely removed.
Minneapolis spending $1.4M for mayor, city council counseling
Minneapolis officials are investing in professional help to improve how the mayor and city council work together.
Minneapolis officials are investing in professional help to improve how the mayor and city council work together.
Minneapolis mayor, council seek counseling
After plenty of back-and-forth, Minneapolis officials are investing in professional help to improve how the mayor and city council work together.
After plenty of back-and-forth, Minneapolis officials are investing in professional help to improve how the mayor and city council work together.