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.
Minneapolis Mayor: 'I do not support abolishing the Minneapolis Police Department'
Hours after nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers announced their intention to dismantle and de-fund the Minneapolis Police Department, Mayor Jacob Frey made it clear he hopes to reform the department and does not support abolishing it.
Crowd kicks Minneapolis mayor out of rally for not backing defunding the police department
The Minneapolis mayor faced backlash after saying he won't defund the city's police department.
Mayor Frey calls on community for help ending violence as fires burn through Minneapolis
Mayor Jacob Frey pleaded with members of the community to end the violence as tensions boiled over for a second night in Minneapolis amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
Twitter slaps warning on Pres. Trump tweet threatening use of force to control Minneapolis riots
Twitter has put a warning on a tweet fired off by President Trump warning of extreme actions to control the riots and looting in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis city leaders make emotional plea for peace, acknowledge 'deficit of hope' in community
Minneapolis leaders made an emotional plea for peace in the streets Thursday morning while acknowledging centuries of what Chief Medaria Arradondo called a “deficit of hope,” in the city.
Minneapolis, Bloomington will let restaurants reopen June 1 with parking lot, sidewalk dining
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has signed an emergency regulation allowing the city’s restaurants to expand outdoor dining into parking lots, sidewalks and other areas when restaurants are allowed to reopen statewide June 1.
Minneapolis mask requirement now in effect, here's what you need to know
A new rule requiring people to wear faces masks in public indoor spaces in Minneapolis is now in effect.
Mask donation drive held in Minneapolis day before required mask policy takes effect
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Cty of Minneapolis kicked off a donation drive Monday to collect homemade face masks at fire stations across the city.
Minneapolis, St. Paul worship services to be held remotely despite Governor's new order
Places of worship in Minneapolis and St. Paul will continue to hold services remotely, according to a joint statement from the cities’ mayors.
Minneapolis to require face masks in all public indoor places
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation Thursday requiring all people in Minneapolis to wear cloth face masks or coverings while indoors starting Tuesday.
Mayor Frey: Minneapolis faces up to $200M in loss revenue amid pandemic
The City of Minneapolis faces $100 million to $200 million in lost revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Applications open next week for Minneapolis gap funds for housing
In the City of Minneapolis, financial relief is on the way for residents hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis, St. Paul announce plans to help residents, businesses affected by COVID-19
Families and small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus and cities are trying to find ways to help.
Minneapolis declares public health emergency amid COVID-19 outbreak
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declared a local public health emergency Monday to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
'Not true!' Frey, House Republicans tussle over Twin Cities crime
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused House Republicans of playing politics with proposals aimed at crime in the Twin Cities, after GOP members said Monday they were scared to take public transit and painted city officials as disinterested in the issue.
Minneapolis mayor policy aide facing charges for drugs, gun possession
An aide for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is facing felony charges for allegedly selling and possessing drugs as well as a gun possession charge following an incident at a traffic stop earlier this week.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis' minimum wage ordinance
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals’ decision upholding the City of Minneapolis’ $15 minimum wage ordinance, the court announced Wednesday.