Minneapolis Open Streets funding in doubt
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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
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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.

Minneapolis officials provide update on 2 shootings [RAW]
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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 leaders lay out new safety plan
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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
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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 provides update on changes after 2020 riot response [RAW]
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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
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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.

Mayor Frey: Data shows Operation Endeavor is working

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says a new initiative to combat violence and crime in the city is showing results in its first month.

Operation Endeavor: Minneapolis officials provide update on first month of program
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The City of Minneapolis? Office of Community Safety has worked with local, state, and federal partners to establish a new plan for reducing criminal activity in the city. On Monday, October 31, officials released their first public report detailing Operation Endeavor's first 28 days.

Advocates for homeless hold supply drive outside Minneapolis mayor's home

A group of advocates for the homeless held a supply drive on Sunday to collect items needed for those without a home, setting up shop outside of what they believe is the home of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Minneapolis marks creation of new government structure: RAW
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, City Council President Andrea Jenkins, and City Council Vice President Linea Palmisano marked the government structure omnibus ordinance passing through the City Council. This ordinance is the first time in 100 years the city has changed its government structure, which includes four direct reports to the mayor.

Did Cedric Alexander's tweets violate Minneapolis' social media policies?
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Minneapolis' new Community Safety Commissioner?Cedric Alexander?issued an apology Friday for the "tone" of his replies on Twitter during a heated exchange with residents, but did those tweets violate city social media policy? The city says it is "reviewing the situation."

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Minneapolis' new Community Safety Commissioner?Cedric Alexander?issued an apology Friday for the "tone" of his replies on Twitter during a heated exchange with residents, but did those tweets violate city social media policy? The city says it is "reviewing the situation."

Popular Minneapolis food trucks say the city is threatening to shut them down
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At issue is what the food truck owners call an antiquated provision in Minneapolis's food truck ordinance prohibiting them from having any equipment, including smokers, operating outside their vehicles.

Minneapolis leaders unveil new plan to reduce crime
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Minneapolis city leaders on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, announced the city's Office of Community Safety's "new plan for reducing criminal activity in the city." The office worked with local, state and federal partners on this plan.

New Minneapolis safety commissioner plans review of community policing measures

Dr. Alexander also rejected efforts to defund the Minneapolis Police Department, saying: "Something I’m going to be very, very clear about. We’re going to have public safety in this city and we’re going to have police in this city."