Minneapolis police retention bonuses in doubt; Frey calls special meeting
The Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain at odds over how to increase police officer staffing.
The Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain at odds over how to increase police officer staffing.
Clash over Minneapolis PD bonuses
Collectively signaling doubt about the effectiveness of a proposal to provide current and potential Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers with retention bonuses as a way to increase staffing levels, the Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain at odds with a tentative agreement between the city and police union. Last week, Frey announced an agreement between the city and the Police Federation of Minneapolis aimed at incentivizing police officers to stay on the job for more than three years.
Collectively signaling doubt about the effectiveness of a proposal to provide current and potential Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers with retention bonuses as a way to increase staffing levels, the Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain at odds with a tentative agreement between the city and police union. Last week, Frey announced an agreement between the city and the Police Federation of Minneapolis aimed at incentivizing police officers to stay on the job for more than three years.
Minneapolis City Council welcomes member replacement ahead of other newcomers
The Minneapolis City Council is set to welcome a new member ahead of its other newly elected officials due to a vacant seat from an outgoing member leaving early.
The Minneapolis City Council is set to welcome a new member ahead of its other newly elected officials due to a vacant seat from an outgoing member leaving early.
New housing development brings market-rate apartments to north Minneapolis
Wednesday marked the grand opening of the first phase of a new $80 million middle class housing development in north Minneapolis.
Wednesday marked the grand opening of the first phase of a new $80 million middle class housing development in north Minneapolis.
New middle class housing development in Mpls
The grand opening of the new $80 million middle class housing development happened Nov. 15.
The grand opening of the new $80 million middle class housing development happened Nov. 15.
Minneapolis vacant building fees could nearly triple in 2024
An amendment proposed to the city’s vacant building registration ordinance would seek to increase fees on the owners of vacant buildings from around $7,000 a year, up to $24,000.
An amendment proposed to the city’s vacant building registration ordinance would seek to increase fees on the owners of vacant buildings from around $7,000 a year, up to $24,000.
'The soul of south Minneapolis': Regulars remember 90 years of the CC Club
Next month, the CC Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary and its special place in Minnesota music history.
Next month, the CC Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary and its special place in Minnesota music history.
Regulars remember 90 years of the CC Club
Next month, the CC Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary and its special place in Minnesota music history.
Next month, the CC Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary and its special place in Minnesota music history.
Man killed on sidewalk after exchange of gunfire in Minneapolis
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot on a sidewalk in Minneapolis following an exchange of gunfire with someone in a passing vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. No arrests have been made.
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot on a sidewalk in Minneapolis following an exchange of gunfire with someone in a passing vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. No arrests have been made.
Minneapolis gang members charged in fentanyl bust as part federal crime crackdown
According to authorities, people would fly from Arizona to Minnesota with fentanyl in their bags for the benefit of the "Highs" gang.
According to authorities, people would fly from Arizona to Minnesota with fentanyl in their bags for the benefit of the "Highs" gang.
Special meeting called after MPD bonuses rejected
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called a special meeting with city council members after they voted against the incentive agreement reached between the MPD and the union federation to address staffing shortages.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called a special meeting with city council members after they voted against the incentive agreement reached between the MPD and the union federation to address staffing shortages.
14 Mpls gang members arrested in fentanyl bust
More than a dozen Minneapolis gang members and their associates are facing federal charges of racketeering (RICO) conspiracy and fentanyl trafficking after authorities seized 11.6 kilos of the drug.
More than a dozen Minneapolis gang members and their associates are facing federal charges of racketeering (RICO) conspiracy and fentanyl trafficking after authorities seized 11.6 kilos of the drug.
DOJ announces gang-related fentanyl bust
Federal and state authorities have announced 14 gang members have been charged with allegedly being part of a scheme to sell fentanyl in Minnesota.
Federal and state authorities have announced 14 gang members have been charged with allegedly being part of a scheme to sell fentanyl in Minnesota.
Minneapolis Lake Street Kmart demolition in full swing following fire
Following a fire that expedited its timeline for demolition, a shuttered Kmart along Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue is finally being torn down.
Following a fire that expedited its timeline for demolition, a shuttered Kmart along Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue is finally being torn down.
North Minneapolis high school name change up for school board approval vote
Minneapolis Northwest High School and Prince High School were also names considered in the voting process.
Minneapolis Northwest High School and Prince High School were also names considered in the voting process.
Man, 21, shot and killed in Minneapolis Tuesday night
Minneapolis police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed in the Folwell neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Minneapolis police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed in the Folwell neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Minneapolis artist uses gourds from grandma's backyard to create garden of art
The pieces range from elaborate sculptures to decorative vases to even gourd lights. His creative ideas bearing fruit in unexpected ways.
The pieces range from elaborate sculptures to decorative vases to even gourd lights. His creative ideas bearing fruit in unexpected ways.
Gourd exhibit features Minneapolis artist
An artist from Minneapolis is using gourds as inspiration for a new exhibit. FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the details.
An artist from Minneapolis is using gourds as inspiration for a new exhibit. FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the details.
Minneapolis Kmart demolition begins
Following years of discussion, and a fire that destroyed part of the building, demolition of the former Kmart site on Lake Street has begun.
Following years of discussion, and a fire that destroyed part of the building, demolition of the former Kmart site on Lake Street has begun.
Nonviolent Peaceforce in north Minneapolis
There?s a new effort in north Minneapolis to curb violence and help keep peace. FOX 9?s Karen Scullin has the details.
There?s a new effort in north Minneapolis to curb violence and help keep peace. FOX 9?s Karen Scullin has the details.