Minneapolis' Stable Homes Stable Schools program becomes permanent resource
A new pilot program aimed at helping provide stable housing for students in one of the largest school districts in the state is now a permanent resource.
Minneapolis mayor urges residents to follow social distancing guidelines on Halloween
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is urging his residents to take steps this Halloween to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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.
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth mayors join list of 61 Minnesota elected officials to endorse Biden
61 Minnesota elected officials, including the mayors of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth, announced their support for Joe Biden in the upcoming Presidential election.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Sarah Clarke welcome newborn daughter Frida
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is a dad!
'Part of the solution': Deluxe to relocate headquarters to downtown Minneapolis after summer of unrest
A Shoreview-based business technology company announced it is moving its headquarters to downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey imposes curfew from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday following unrest
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has imposed another curfew following the civil unrest sparked by misinformation about the apparent suicide of a homicide suspect Wednesday night.
Mayor Frey: 100 Minneapolis police officers expected to leave department by year's end
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he expects the number of officers leaving the Minneapolis Police Department will reach 100 by the end of 2020.
Governor calls for mandatory National Guard deployment process training for Minnesota mayors
Gov. Tim Walz called for mandatory training for Minnesota’s mayors on the National Guard’s processes in the wake of rioting in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
‘Thrown under the bus': Text messages detail Minneapolis frustration
More than 24 hours before the fall of the Third Police Precinct, Minneapolis City officials knew they had lost control of the city and needed help.
Mayor Frey closes all indoor bar areas in Minneapolis due to COVID-19 pandemic
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is closing all indoor bar areas due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocates call on Minneapolis leaders to do more to help people facing homelessness
Marchers called on Mayor Frey and other city leaders Saturday to take steps to deal with the growing population of people facing homelessness in Minneapolis.
Community activists criticize ‘watered down’ police accountability bill passed by Minnesota lawmakers
Calling it a “watered down” bill, community activists say a sweeping package of police accountability measures passed by the Legislature overnight into Tuesday doesn’t go nearly far enough.
Fall of the Third Precinct: A minute-by-minute account
Minneapolis Police radio transmissions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators, provide the first minute-by-minute account of the decision making that led to the fall of the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis.
Health inspectors conduct 2nd sweep of Minneapolis bars after complaints about mask compliance, 3 bars cited
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Friday that health inspectors are conducting a second sweep of bars in the certain parts of the city where they have received the majority of complaints about customers not wearing masks.
Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
Minneapolis Mayor proposes program cuts, furloughs to address COVID-19 revenue losses
A new phase of the 2020 budget proposal for the city of Minneapolis from Mayor Jacob Frey uses spending freezes, use of cash reserves, program cuts and furloughs in an effort to address $97.8 million in revenue losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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 Mayor sets sights on police union in search of culture shift
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirmed his opposition to abolishing the city’s police department Monday, saying his idea of reform has more to do with changing the department’s relationship with the police union.