Hennepin Ave redesign fails to secure Mayor Frey veto override
The fate of the Hennepin Avenue through the heart of Uptown in Minneapolis is undecided yet again.
Recommendations to improve public safety in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's Community Safety Work Group outlined its recommendations for improving public safety and police accountability in Minneapolis during a news conference on June 27, 2022.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey vetoes Hennepin Ave redesign, 24-hour bus lanes
“I cannot support keeping bus-only lanes 24 hours a day when buses do not run 24 hours a day. This would ignore the countless small businesses, many of them BIPOC-owned,” Frey said in a letter to council members.
North Commons Park in Minneapolis getting $21 million dollar redevelopment
A north Minneapolis park is set to undergo a $21 million dollar redevelopment. But we heard from at least one person in the community that thought the money could be better spent.
State of the City: Mayor Frey wants to use federal funds for crime prevention
Mayor Jacob Frey outlined how he wants the city to spend the remaining $43 million in funds the city got from the American Rescue Plan Act last year, during his State of the City on Tuesday.
Mpls Mayor Frey State of City address focuses on safety, housing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey offered his State of the City address Tuesday, outlining his priorities and recommended spending of remaining American Rescue Act funds.
New Minneapolis no-knock warrant policy to take effect on Friday
A new no-knock warrant policy for police, crafted in the wake of the shooting of Amir Locke, will go into effect in Minneapolis starting on Friday, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday.
Minneapolis man celebrates 100th birthday
On March 17, 2022, Dr. James Gilbert celebrated his 100th birthday. James has lived through a lot including World War II, many financial ups and downs, and the pandemic. His advice for living a long and prosperous live is easy - follow your doctor’s orders. During his birthday celebration, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey paid him a visit.
Minneapolis mayor: No-knock warrant ban, new 'data driven' policy
A month after the Minneapolis Police Department killed Amir Locke – the result of a "no-knock" search warrant intended for another suspect – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced a prohibition on the specific type of warrant being used again.
Minneapolis, St. Paul lift mask mandate in city-managed buildings
As COVID-19 case rates continue to drop, both Minneapolis and St. Paul lifted their mask mandates inside city buildings Thursday.
Mpls data requests restructure announced by Frey, council member
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Friday a change to the way police and city data requests are handled that will aim to improve efficiency, responsiveness and transparency.
Minneapolis, St. Paul mayors lift mask mandate
Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city's mask mandate, effective immediately.
Mpls Mayor Frey faces formal ethics complaint by activist group
A grassroots coalition of Minneapolis residents have banded together to demand that an ethics complaint be filed against Mayor Jacob Frey.
Amir Locke body camera video: City releases clip of shooting
After more than 36 hours of unanswered questions and increased calls for transparency, the mayor of Minneapolis has released body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man in a downtown apartment Wednesday.
Amir Locke shooting: Mayor Frey admits campaign claims didn't reflect 'no-knock' warrant change
Speaking with Minneapolis City Council members on Monday, Mayor Jacob Frey seemed to admit his campaign made some inaccurate statements when it came to a policy change on "no-knock" search warrants before the death of Amir Locke.
Amir Locke shooting: Minneapolis City Council committee to discuss 'no-knock' warrants
In the wake of the deadly shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police, a city council committee is set to hold a meeting on "no-knock" search warrants on Monday.
AG Ellison to review fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, Frey offers support
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will partner with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to review the fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced. Ellison will help Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman review the case file and determine if charges will be brought against any of the officers involved in the shooting.
After Amir Locke shooting, Minneapolis mayor temporarily bans no-knock warrants
Mayor Jacob Frey says he has ordered a temporary ban on no-knock warrants in Minneapolis amid outcry over Amir Locke’s death.
Amir Locke shooting: No-knock warrants in question after Minneapolis police killing in downtown apartment
The Minneapolis SWAT team that carried out a no-knock search warrant that led to the police killing of Amir Locke did so at 6:48 a.m. Wednesday, twelve minutes before Minnesota law says such warrants can be executed unless a nighttime search is deemed necessary.
Tense exchanges ensue as Minneapolis officials answer questions regarding recently released MPD bodycam footage
Minneapolis Mayor Frey and interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman held a press conference Thursday night to answer questions regarding recently released bodycam footage. Tense exchanges led to them walking out of the meeting after answering only a handful of inquiries.