Mayor Frey reaffirms commitment to Minneapolis police staffing following judge's order
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed staffing issues within the Minneapolis Police Department Friday, one day after a Hennepin County District Court judge ordered the city to hire more officers.
Minneapolis councilmember: Protesters held her 'hostage' with list of demands
Minneapolis City Councilmember Andrea Jenkins was blocked in a parking lot by protesters over the weekend until she signed a handwritten list of demands. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the act in a tweet Tuesday.
Mayor Frey proposes using $37M in federal money to help businesses recover
Minneapolis businesses impacted by last year’s riots and the COVID-19 pandemic are waiting for much-needed relief to come their way.
Minneapolis lifts mask mandate, St. Paul follows
Masks are no longer required in the city of Minneapolis, the mayor says.
Minneapolis gets state, federal help as violent crime surges
City leaders are asking the state and federal governments to help curb violent crime in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey discusses safety plans for city
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with FOX 9 Sunday morning to share some of the city's plan to address recent violence.
Minneapolis officials announce new community safety model following violent weekend
Minneapolis police and city officials announced a new model for community safety and accountability following a violent weekend in the city.
Minneapolis leaders air frustrations over recent crime, residents just want action
As Minneapolis faces a wave of crime, its mayor and city council seem at odds about the solution.
Mayor Frey vetoes resolution prohibiting State Patrol to use Minneapolis Park Board HQ
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a resolution Friday that would prohibit the Minnesota State Patrol from using the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's headquarters.
Walz, DFL activists clash over National Guard and police response to unrest
Union activists taunted Minnesota National Guard soldiers this week and Democratic lawmakers tried to ban the use of tear gas as a crowd control tactic, showing the escalating tension between Gov. Tim Walz and his party's left flank.
Minneapolis opens internal investigation into officer's alleged punch during carjacking arrest
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said an internal investigation is underway after a video circulating on social media appears to show a police officer punching a person who was being detained.
Minneapolis mayor reaches out to community as Derek Chauvin trial approaches
With the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin less than 10 days away, uncertainty is growing about safety in the coming months.
Indoor village for the homeless opening in North Loop
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other community leaders toured the new indoor village in the North Loop, which will provide housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Minneapolis leaders detail security plans for Derek Chauvin trial
City leaders provided details Wednesday for how they are preparing for the upcoming murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis residency, social work experience among priorities for police recruits
For the next group of Minneapolis Police Department recruits, the city will be putting a greater emphasis on applicants who live in Minneapolis and have social service experience, according to city leaders.
Walz, local leaders respond to 'tragic' shooting at Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says police officers in Buffalo may have prevented the loss of some life after the shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo.