MPD officer incentive created to increase staffing numbers, ‘retain good cops’
The "retention incentives" could total up to $18,000 per eligible officer that stays employed with the MPD for more at least three years, and who works an average of at least 35 hours per week.
The "retention incentives" could total up to $18,000 per eligible officer that stays employed with the MPD for more at least three years, and who works an average of at least 35 hours per week.
Election moves Minneapolis City Council further left
With every incumbent who ran winning and the addition of two newcomers to the Minneapolis City Council, political experts say the council has shifted in a more progressive direction, further to the left.
With every incumbent who ran winning and the addition of two newcomers to the Minneapolis City Council, political experts say the council has shifted in a more progressive direction, further to the left.
Mayor Frey explains MPD Precinct preference
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details his support of his preferred site for the new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct prior to a full Minneapolis City Council vote on Nov. 2.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details his support of his preferred site for the new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct prior to a full Minneapolis City Council vote on Nov. 2.
Minneapolis officials celebrate as Nicollet Ave. reconnection moves closer to reality
The end is in sight for the former Kmart store in south Minneapolis. Soon, for the first time in decades, Minneapolis’ Nicollet Avenue will be reconnected, and many in the community could not be happier about that.
The end is in sight for the former Kmart store in south Minneapolis. Soon, for the first time in decades, Minneapolis’ Nicollet Avenue will be reconnected, and many in the community could not be happier about that.
MPD 3rd Precinct: Minneapolis Mayor offers new, ‘just right’ location option
Following continued indecision on where to create a new 3rd Precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed yet another option - one he says will cost less, and open sooner than others presented.
Following continued indecision on where to create a new 3rd Precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed yet another option - one he says will cost less, and open sooner than others presented.
Judge Barnette goes 1-on-1 with FOX 9 in advance of Minneapolis City Council confirmation hearing
Barnette told FOX9’s Paul Blume during a one-on-one interview at Minneapolis City Hall that he is excited for the challenge, acknowledging there will be a lot of politics and plenty of scrutiny as the highest paid public employee in Minneapolis.
Barnette told FOX9’s Paul Blume during a one-on-one interview at Minneapolis City Hall that he is excited for the challenge, acknowledging there will be a lot of politics and plenty of scrutiny as the highest paid public employee in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Safety Commissioner interviewed
Ahead of his approval by the Minneapolis City Council, FOX 9?s Paul Blume spoke with Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner nominee Todd Barnette about the position.
Ahead of his approval by the Minneapolis City Council, FOX 9?s Paul Blume spoke with Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner nominee Todd Barnette about the position.
Minneapolis mayor urges council to move forward with 3rd Precinct site
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is urging the city council to move forward with plans to build a new Third Police Precinct building at the city's 2600 Minnehaha site.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is urging the city council to move forward with plans to build a new Third Police Precinct building at the city's 2600 Minnehaha site.
Minneapolis, Red Lake Nation agree to transfer city land for addiction services
Long term plans for the land include the development of the properties into a healing/opioid treatment center that may include housing.
Long term plans for the land include the development of the properties into a healing/opioid treatment center that may include housing.
New Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner nominated
Following the departure of Cedric Alexander, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced its next Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner.
Following the departure of Cedric Alexander, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced its next Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner.
Minneapolis Open Streets funding in doubt
The future of funding for the Open Streets Minneapolis events could be in doubt as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s 2024 budget no longer has dedicated money for them.
The future of funding for the Open Streets Minneapolis events could be in doubt as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s 2024 budget no longer has dedicated money for them.
Mpls. Lyft, Uber drivers ask mayor not to veto
Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis are calling on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey not to veto a measure that would establish a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city. They held a press conference on this on Friday, Aug. 18.
Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis are calling on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey not to veto a measure that would establish a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city. They held a press conference on this on Friday, Aug. 18.
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Minneapolis officials provide update on 2 shootings [RAW]
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey provide an update on two Friday night shootings in Minneapolis. In north Minneapolis, an MPD officer was injured in a shooting, while in south Minneapolis, one person was killed and six others injured from a shooting in a backyard.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey provide an update on two Friday night shootings in Minneapolis. In north Minneapolis, an MPD officer was injured in a shooting, while in south Minneapolis, one person was killed and six others injured from a shooting in a backyard.
Minneapolis psychedelics: Mayor Jacob Frey issues executive order loosening restrictions
Mayor Jacob Frey issued an executive order on Friday to "deprioritize enforcement" on the use of certain psychedelics in Minneapolis.
Mayor Jacob Frey issued an executive order on Friday to "deprioritize enforcement" on the use of certain psychedelics in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis leaders lay out new safety plan
The new plan folds in efforts already underway like the behavioral response team which is sent on some crisis calls where police are not necessary, or a new traffic control unit that is staffed by people who are not sworn officers.? But the real purpose of the Safe and Thriving Communities plan is to offer a sort of road map to public safety.
The new plan folds in efforts already underway like the behavioral response team which is sent on some crisis calls where police are not necessary, or a new traffic control unit that is staffed by people who are not sworn officers.? But the real purpose of the Safe and Thriving Communities plan is to offer a sort of road map to public safety.
Minneapolis proposes ?new vision? on Nicollet
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a new vision for Nicollet Mall downtown, which he hopes will propel foot traffic along the popular stretch.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a new vision for Nicollet Mall downtown, which he hopes will propel foot traffic along the popular stretch.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on rent control ballot measure
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has promised to veto similar resolutions in the past.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has promised to veto similar resolutions in the past.
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Minneapolis provides update on changes after 2020 riot response [RAW]
One year after initially receiving an after-action report detailing the city and state’s collective response to the George Floyd protest and riots, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander and others outlined on Thursday efforts to ensure the systemic communication failures found could be prevented in future events.
One year after initially receiving an after-action report detailing the city and state’s collective response to the George Floyd protest and riots, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander and others outlined on Thursday efforts to ensure the systemic communication failures found could be prevented in future events.
Minneapolis to share update on changes after 2020 riot response
Two years ago, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ordered a review and analysis of the city's emergency response following the murder of George Floyd. On Thursday, city leaders will give an update on the review and some of the recommendations from it.
Two years ago, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ordered a review and analysis of the city's emergency response following the murder of George Floyd. On Thursday, city leaders will give an update on the review and some of the recommendations from it.
Minneapolis leaders create task force aimed at revitalizing downtown
After some headline-grabbing store closures and office consolidations, Minneapolis government and business officials said Wednesday it's time to get serious about revitalizing downtown's storefronts.
After some headline-grabbing store closures and office consolidations, Minneapolis government and business officials said Wednesday it's time to get serious about revitalizing downtown's storefronts.