George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council
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The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday?in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd. The vote was 13-0. The settlement includes $500,000 to be spent on community efforts near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, which has become known as George Floyd Square.

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

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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.

Minneapolis mayor signs city's 2021 budget

Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.

Minneapolis councilmembers propose budget that would move nearly $8 million from police to alternatives

A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.

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.

Mayor Frey: 'Minneapolis is turning the corner'

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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. 

‘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.