New concerns over Minneapolis violence prevention funding decisions
Minneapolis City Council members are raising new questions about a proposed $643,632 contract for Rev. Jerry McAfee’s violence interruption organization, Salem Inc., after McAfee blasted the council at a recent public meeting. Some council members felt threatened and now want to know why Mayor Jacob Frey's administration has selected McAfee’s nonprofit for a new violence interruption contract.
Minneapolis City Council members are raising new questions about a proposed $643,632 contract for Rev. Jerry McAfee’s violence interruption organization, Salem Inc., after McAfee blasted the council at a recent public meeting. Some council members felt threatened and now want to know why Mayor Jacob Frey's administration has selected McAfee’s nonprofit for a new violence interruption contract.
Violence preventers contracts in Minneapolis
Criticism continues to mount over the number of contracts doled out to violence preventer groups in Minneapolis, and what groups get them. FOX 9?s Paul Blume has the latest.
Criticism continues to mount over the number of contracts doled out to violence preventer groups in Minneapolis, and what groups get them. FOX 9?s Paul Blume has the latest.
Minneapolis man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend during domestic abuse
The man convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting his girlfriend during a fight over cheating accusations was sentenced on Thursday.
The man convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting his girlfriend during a fight over cheating accusations was sentenced on Thursday.
Mpls man gets life in prison for killing girlfriend
Johnny Brown was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend Kesha Moore.
Johnny Brown was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend Kesha Moore.
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Minneapolis consent decree update meeting [RAW]
Effective Law Enforcement for All hosted a meeting to share updates on the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) Settlement Agreement with the City of Minneapolis.
Effective Law Enforcement for All hosted a meeting to share updates on the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) Settlement Agreement with the City of Minneapolis.
Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock defends herself
Aimee Bock contended that wire fraud was committed by other people who simply copied her on emails, that she never demanded bribes or kickbacks, and that there was no agreement with anyone to do either of those things.
Aimee Bock contended that wire fraud was committed by other people who simply copied her on emails, that she never demanded bribes or kickbacks, and that there was no agreement with anyone to do either of those things.
Minneapolis educators rally against potential special education cuts
Minneapolis educators are rallying against potential special education cuts that could be on the horizon.
Minneapolis educators are rallying against potential special education cuts that could be on the horizon.
Shooting after 21 Days of Peace barbecue in Minneapolis injures security guard
A shooting that took place after a community 21 Days of Peace barbecue on Monday night in Minneapolis left a man injured.
A shooting that took place after a community 21 Days of Peace barbecue on Monday night in Minneapolis left a man injured.
Frustrated and confused: How George Floyd Square has sparked a city council vs. mayor debate
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
The uncertain future of George Floyd Square
The plans for the development of George Floyd Square keep being delayed, frustrating many. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has more.
The plans for the development of George Floyd Square keep being delayed, frustrating many. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has more.
Minneapolis head-on ambulance crash hospitalizes 5, including 2 paramedics
An ambulance crash in Minneapolis sent five people to the hospital, including two paramedics, just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
An ambulance crash in Minneapolis sent five people to the hospital, including two paramedics, just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
Minneapolis fire displaces 13 people, 1 cat
A fire at a Minneapolis triplex left eight adults, five children and a cat without a place to stay after residents told firefighters an electrical cord exploded.
A fire at a Minneapolis triplex left eight adults, five children and a cat without a place to stay after residents told firefighters an electrical cord exploded.
Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock takes the stand
For weeks, the big question was whether Aimee Bock would testify in her own defense. Friday afternoon, right after the prosecution rested their case, the answer came when she took the stand.
For weeks, the big question was whether Aimee Bock would testify in her own defense. Friday afternoon, right after the prosecution rested their case, the answer came when she took the stand.
Death of Hardel Sherrell: Beltrami Co. jail nurse charged with manslaughter
Criminal charges have been filed against a nurse who is accused of ignoring a man's pleas for medical help in Beltrami County Jail back in 2018.
Criminal charges have been filed against a nurse who is accused of ignoring a man's pleas for medical help in Beltrami County Jail back in 2018.
Concerns about possible MSP special education cuts
One teacher says Minneapolis Public Schools is planning to make cuts to special education. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
One teacher says Minneapolis Public Schools is planning to make cuts to special education. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
Feeding Our Future trial: Tracking the money
An FBI forensic accountant took the stand Thursday in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme trial. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.
An FBI forensic accountant took the stand Thursday in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme trial. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities see largest snowfall of the season
The March snowstorm is officially the largest snowfall of the season in the Twin Cities.
The March snowstorm is officially the largest snowfall of the season in the Twin Cities.
St. Olaf's Catholic Church's Samaritan Ministry revitalizing downtown Minneapolis
In downtown Minneapolis, St. Olaf's Catholic Church truly embodies the meaning of the Lenten season by helping those who need it most in their community.
In downtown Minneapolis, St. Olaf's Catholic Church truly embodies the meaning of the Lenten season by helping those who need it most in their community.
How one Minneapolis church helps those in need
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world, and a common theme of the Lenten season is almsgiving ? performing acts of charity. And in downtown Minneapolis, St. Olaf's Catholic Church truly embodies the meaning of the Lenten season by helping those who need it most in their community.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world, and a common theme of the Lenten season is almsgiving ? performing acts of charity. And in downtown Minneapolis, St. Olaf's Catholic Church truly embodies the meaning of the Lenten season by helping those who need it most in their community.
Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul amid snowstorm
Snow emergencies have been declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul as the Twin Cities saw its largest snowfall of the season so far.
Snow emergencies have been declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul as the Twin Cities saw its largest snowfall of the season so far.