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. 

Amir Locke shooting: No-knock warrants in question after Minneapolis police killing in downtown apartment
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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
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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.

Arradondo was reprimanded for news conference on public safety charter change

Mayor Jacob Frey sent a letter of reprimand to now retired Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo for using city resources to oppose a charter amendment that would have replaced the police department, city officials confirmed on Friday.

Minneapolis, Mayor Frey sued over vaccine mandate

Multiple Minneapolis restaurants have banded together to sue the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging the recent vaccine requirement mandate overreached authority.

Supreme Court ruling scrambles vaccine mandate plans in Minneapolis, St. Paul

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks the Biden administration from enforcing vaccine-or-test mandates against employees at large companies will have wide-ranging effects in Minnesota.

Minneapolis mayor, city council sworn in, detail plans for 2022

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the new City Council were sworn in Monday and detailed their plans for the city in 2022.

Deputy Chief Amelia Huffman appointed interim Minneapolis police chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has appointed Deputy Chief Amelia Huffman as the new interim police chief, replacing Chief Medaria Arradondo who is stepping down next month.

'Team of rivals' to help bring changes to Minneapolis Police Department

A month after an effort to replace the Minneapolis Police Department failed at the ballot box, Mayor Jacob Frey has formed a working group of dozens to help guide significant moves to reform the department instead.

'Team of rivals' to help bring changes to Minneapolis Police Department
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A month after an effort to replace the Minneapolis Police Department failed at the ballot box, Mayor Jacob Frey has formed a working group of dozens to help guide significant moves to reform the department instead.

Mayor Frey forms workgroup to help shape 'strong mayor' city structure

A workgroup will issue recommendations to help Minneapolis shape its new "strong mayor" system that is giving Mayor Jacob more power in the city government.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey sets up workgroup on new executive powers
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The November election gave Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey an increased set of powers within the city government. On Thursday, he announced he will set up a workgroup of "experts and community partners" to determine the best way to restructure the government.