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
video

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
video

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.

Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes

President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.

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
video

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

Policing vote: Minneapolis city council president says she filed ethics complaints on chief's remarks

Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender says she is filing ethics complaints after police chief Medaria Arrandondo spoke out Wednesday against a charter change to replace the Minneapolis Police Department.

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.

Minnesota plans Nov. 4 start date for vaccinating 5-to-11 year olds

Minnesota health officials are revealing a wide-ranging plan to vaccinate young children starting Nov. 4 if federal regulators sign off by then.

Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill

Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.

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. 

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned. 

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.

Sudan's military seizes power in coup, arrests PM and other leaders

Sudan’s military seized power on Monday after troops arrested Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other senior officials.