Analysis: Big donors fuel supporters, opponents of Minneapolis police charter amendment

Backers and detractors of the Minneapolis police charter amendment on Tuesday's ballot are being fueled by big-money donors and are spending their war chests at a small number of vendors, a FOX 9 analysis of campaign finance filings indicates.

Big donors fuel supporters, opponents of Minneapolis police charter amendment
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Backers and detractors of the Minneapolis police charter amendment on Tuesday's ballot are being fueled by big-money donors and are spending their war chests at a small number of vendors, a FOX 9 analysis of campaign finance filings indicates.

Here's what the Minneapolis police ballot proposal will do

Minneapolis voters will decide this November whether to replace the city's police department with a new public safety agency, one of the most consequential referendums in city history.

Here's what the Minneapolis police charter amendment would do
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A yes vote would require Minneapolis City Council to create the new public safety department and name a commissioner by Dec. 2. But it's unclear whether any other major changes will happen by then. Here's an in-depth look at what's at stake.

2021 Election: How to register to vote, find your polling place

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Not all areas in Minnesota have elections this year but for those that do, voters will cast ballots for city and county offices, school board, school referendums, local ballot questions and more.

Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson: Vote no on Question 2

For one of the first times, the top cop in Hennepin County is making clear where he stands on the public safety measure on the ballot in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis mayor candidates clash on future of police

The frontrunners in the Minneapolis mayor's race offer wildly different plans for the city's police, though there are some questions they're not yet willing to answer ahead of Tuesday's election.

Minneapolis mayor candidates clash on future of police
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City voters will decide whether to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new public safety agency to take a public health approach to crime. FOX 9 asked the frontrunners in the Minneapolis mayor's race what their plans are for the city's police

Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo opposes public safety question on ballot

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says voting in favor of question 2 – replacing the police department with a public safety department -- is a dangerous move with no real plan on how it will work.

City memo tells Minneapolis police officers what happens if Question 2 passes

The City of Minneapolis sent a series of questions and answers to members of the city’s police department regarding what will happen should voters pass the proposed public safety charter amendment next week. 

Mailing your ballot? Time is ticking, Hennepin County election officials caution

Hennepin County election officials are telling absentee voters to get their ballots in the mail by Tuesday or make plans to vote in-person, either early or on Nov. 2.

Minneapolis mayoral candidates offer plans for housing shortage

The Twin Cities faces one of the nation's worst housing shortages, and Minneapolis is feeling the strain in increasing home prices and rents. FOX 9 asked the three frontrunners in the mayor's race for their plans to address the issue.

Walz: No plan to change running mates in 2022
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All signs point to Walz running for a second term, though it hasn't been clear what he and Flanagan would decide. Earlier this year, Flanagan was rumored for jobs in President Joe Biden's administration.

Early voting starts, legal fight ends over Minneapolis police question

The Minneapolis police ballot proposal drew voters on both sides to the city's early voting center Friday, with some expressing relief after the Minnesota Supreme Court made a last-minute ruling allowing the question to count.

New Minnesota absentee ballot drop box rules in place for 2021 municipal elections

Cities and counties must have video surveillance on 24-hour drop boxes, the boxes need to be bolted to a building or immovable object, and workers must remove ballots at least once per business day.

Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results

The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.

Minnesota Senate GOP looks to limit same-day voter registration

Minnesota Senate Republicans are advancing legislation to restrict same-day voter registration, sparking a debate over election rules in the state with the country's highest voter turnout.