Frey won't say if Arradondo will stay as chief past 2022
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has made Police Chief Medaria Arradondo a central theme in his campaign to defeat a ballot question that would replace the city's police department this fall.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has made Police Chief Medaria Arradondo a central theme in his campaign to defeat a ballot question that would replace the city's police department this fall.
Activists react after final wording of ballot measure to replace Minneapolis PD is approved
On the ballot this November, Minneapolis voters will be asked whether they’d like to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety.
On the ballot this November, Minneapolis voters will be asked whether they’d like to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety.
Minneapolis City Council overrides veto to finalize ballot language on policing changes
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.
Mayor Frey says he will veto public safety ballot question language 'as it stands'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced he intends to veto the language of the public safety ballot question "as it stands" after the Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved the ballot question without an explanatory note.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced he intends to veto the language of the public safety ballot question "as it stands" after the Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved the ballot question without an explanatory note.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey proposes $1.5 billion 2022 budget with 5.45% levy increase
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a $1.599 billion budget for 2022 with a 5.45% levy increase to help the city with economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a $1.599 billion budget for 2022 with a 5.45% levy increase to help the city with economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Frey vetoes 1 of 2 rent control ballot proposals
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed one of two proposed rent control ballot initiatives, which he said would have left policymaking to an advocacy organization.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed one of two proposed rent control ballot initiatives, which he said would have left policymaking to an advocacy organization.
Yes 4 Minneapolis files lawsuit over public safety amendment explainer
Friday, the Yes 4 Minneapolis coalition announced a lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and the city clerk's office.
Friday, the Yes 4 Minneapolis coalition announced a lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and the city clerk's office.
Frey: Minneapolis will review police pursuit policy again after Leneal Frazier crash
Minneapolis will review the police department's pursuit policy again after a squad car struck and killed an uninvolved driver during a chase, Mayor Jacob Frey said in his first public statement on the incident.
Minneapolis will review the police department's pursuit policy again after a squad car struck and killed an uninvolved driver during a chase, Mayor Jacob Frey said in his first public statement on the incident.
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 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.
Mayor Frey on Minneapolis police staffing
Mayor Frey did not directly comment on a Hennepin County judge’s ordered that the city of Minneapolis must employ 730 sworn police officers by June 30, 2022, but the mayor affirmed his commitment to funding MPD and said “when you lose as much as a third of your department, there are consequences.”
Mayor Frey did not directly comment on a Hennepin County judge’s ordered that the city of Minneapolis must employ 730 sworn police officers by June 30, 2022, but the mayor affirmed his commitment to funding MPD and said “when you lose as much as a third of your department, there are consequences.”
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 police and city officials announced a new model for community safety and accountability following a violent weekend in the city.
Minneapolis mayor announces 4-point plan for community safety
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared a new plan for community safety in the city.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared a new plan for community safety 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.
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.
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.
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.