Minneapolis Charter Commission delays vote on removing police department, keeping it off November ballot

An amendment to change the Minneapolis city charter to remove the police department will not appear on the November ballot after the charter commission has voted to delay its decision on the matter.

Minnesota DFL to file FEC complaint against Rep. Omar's primary challenger Antone Melton-Meaux

The Minnesota DFL announced it is intending to file an FEC complaint against Antone Melton-Meaux, who is challenging Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in the primary for the the Fifth Congressional District.

Minneapolis Police Department cutting community service officer staff following budget cuts

The Minneapolis Police Department will be cutting its entire staff of community service officers due to recent budget cuts, according to Minneapolis Police Department Spokesman John Elder.

Cup Foods reopens at 38th and Chicago after death of George Floyd

Cup Foods, the convenience store at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis forever linked to the death of George Floyd, reopened Monday.  

Plans moving forward for commemorative street name for George Floyd on Chicago Avenue

The City of Minneapolis took a step toward adding a commemorative street name to posthumously honor George Floyd at the intersection where he was arrested by Minneapolis police and died.

Walz requests disaster declaration from Small Business Administration for civil unrest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is requesting a federal disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration in order to get financial support to help rebuild from the riots following George Floyd's death.

Poll: Majority of Minneapolis voters support proposed change to city charter

A new poll found that a majority of Minneapolis residents support a 2020 charter change that would create a Community Safety and Violence Prevention Department, officials announced Monday.

Shooting leaves 3 injured in downtown Minneapolis

Three people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in downtown Minneapolis.

Judge tosses out gag order in George Floyd murder case

A Hennepin County judge dismissed a gag order in the George Floyd murder case after the defense argued it was not fair to the four former Minneapolis Police officers involved after so much had already been said about their actions. 

Bar owners fret over impact of new COVID-19 restrictions in Minneapolis

Saturday, new restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 went into effect, closing all indoor bar areas in the City of Minneapolis.