Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a decision to be made on redevelopment plans for George Floyd Square.
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years, as the city debates the future of the site.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announces final re-election bid
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, stating that if he wins, it will be his final term in office.
Feeding our Future fraud case: Former Frey aide set to plead guilty
Two brothers, including a former senior aide to Mayor Jacob Frey, are set to enter guilty pleas in the massive Feeding our Future fraud case, days before they were set to face trial.
Mpls leaders hold firm on immigration policy
The Justice Department issued a memo on Tuesday, instructing federal prosecutors to investigate – and possibly charge – state and local officials who refuse to cooperate with the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
Minneapolis City Council approves consent decree with Department of Justice
The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday,
Minneapolis mayor calls special meeting for Dept. of Justice consent decree
Minneapolis city leaders are set to hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the federal consent decree in response to the killing of George Floyd. Sources say the city already reached a "tentative agreement."
Budget battle in Minneapolis leads to unusual mayoral veto
Minneapolis City Council members say they passed a budget that is responsive to its residents.
Minneapolis City Council failed to overturn veto for Labor Standards Board
Minneapolis City Council members failed to overturn the mayor’s veto of the Labor Standards Board during a vote on Thursday.
Mayor Frey signs resolution urging county to close Mpls trash incinerator
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a resolution on Thursday, urging Hennepin County to close a trash incinerator.
Minneapolis budget proposes $1 million for homeless response, other increases
Minneapolis leaders are looking to shape a budget for city services and its residents that would increase spending and raise property taxes for homeowners to help pay for it.
Minneapolis City Council overrules Mayor Frey's veto on carbon fees
The Minneapolis City Council overruled a veto by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry to impose a carbon emissions fees in order to reduce the impacts of climate change.
JD Vance, Minneapolis Mayor Frey exchange words over state of city
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke outside the Minneapolis Police Department’s former Third Precinct location while speaking on the status of the city – claims that Mayor Jacob Frey refuted on social media shortly after.
JD Vance, Mayor Frey spar over state of Minneapolis
Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sparred over the state of Minneapolis on Monday. Vance held a campaign event outside of the MPD's Third Precinct, and Frey responded to his claims on social media.
New LGBTQ+ youth center opens in Minneapolis
On Sunday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of a new LGBTQIA+ youth center in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis mayor blasts council's 'irresponsible' funding decision for homeless shelter
Mayor Jacob Frey is accusing of the city council of making a “completely irresponsible" funding decision after the council approved $1.5 million in funds to support a homeless shelter.
Minneapolis City Council introduces new safety plan with alternatives to police response
The Minneapolis City Council said the Public Safety Beyond Policing Action Plan is based on an outline of a community safety system that will include "preventative, restorative and response services beyond policing."
Minneapolis crisis response team handles thousands of calls once routed to police
The Minneapolis crisis response team, which was formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls since it was formed – handling calls ranging from mental health to homelessness and addiction.
Riding along with the Minneapolis crisis response team
The Minneapolis crisis response team, formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls. FOX 9 Investigator, Nathan O'Neal, has the story.
Minneapolis submits bid to host Sundance Film Festival
As the Sundance Film Festival looks for a new home, Minneapolis has submitted a bid to host the filmmaker showcase.