Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: Veto overridden by City Council
The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance to raise the minimum wage for ride-hail drivers. The ordinance will require Transportation Network Companies, including Uber and Lyft, to give drivers a pay bump to be equal to Minneapolis's minimum wage.
Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis: Ride-hailing apps say May 1 will be final day
Uber and Lyft have now set their deadline to stop service in Minneapolis after a city council vote on Thursday.
Uber in Minneapolis: ordinance passed
The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that would give Uber and Lyft drivers a pay bump. This comes as both rideshare companies are threatening to leave the city on May 1 because of this ordinance.
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council approves rideshare ordinance
The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that would give Uber and Lyft drivers a pay bump.
Minneapolis Public Service Center briefly evacuated Thursday morning
The Minneapolis Public Service Center was evacuated Thursday morning.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis?: Mayor pushes for compromise
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a compromise as a vote on a renewed ordinance that would give a pay raise to Uber and Lyft drivers – as both ride-hail companies are threatening to leave the city if the ordinance becomes law.
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey on Uber/Lyft proposal [RAW]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke Wednesday about the City Council's Uber/Lyft ordinance proposal, which has the rideshare companies threatening to pull out of the city. The Minneapolis City Council votes on Thursday on the ordinance.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis? Ride-hail apps oppose new ordinance
Uber and Lyft are warning they may be forced to drop service in Minneapolis as the city council considers an ordinance to ensure ride-hail drivers make minimum wage.
Minneapolis City Council: Safe encampments, rideshare wages and more
The Minneapolis City Council has signaled a wide swath of priorities it will hope to tackle for city residents, including potentially creating "safe spaces" for homeless encampments, giving more power to voters, guaranteeing a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers and more.
Mayor Frey issues ceasefire proclamation after Minneapolis City Council overrode his veto
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a proclamation Thursday after the city council overrode his veto of the ceasefire resolution for the Israel-Hamas war.
Minneapolis moving forward with plans for new 3rd Police Precinct
Plans for a new 3rd Police Precinct in Minneapolis are moving full speed ahead. But, at the same time, there is concern that the community safety portion of the building is being neglected.
Minneapolis council member curses at activist during meeting
Tempers at a Minneapolis City Council meeting on Thursday boiled over as a council member swore at an activist.
Mpls council member curses at activist
A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.
Minneapolis council members hope to create 'safe outdoor spaces' for homeless
Three Minneapolis council members are set to bring forth legislation to change how the city handles homeless encampments.
Minneapolis council committee moves forward Israel ceasefire call
A Minneapolis City Council committee moved forward with a call for a ceasefire in Gaza during a vote on Tuesday.
North Minneapolis liquor license discussion
A controversial liquor license for a location in north Minneapolis received approval from a Minneapolis City Council committee on Tuesday, setting the stage for final approval by the full city council. But a neighboring church hopes to buy the location before it does.
Minneapolis City Council narrows 'historic investments' in 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.
Minneapolis council members weigh 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee was working on the 2024 budget on Thursday.
Minneapolis council members won't see a pay raise in 2024
After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.
Mpls Mayor reacts to police bonuses denial
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reacts to the Minneapolis City Council voting to deny an agreement between the Minneapolis Police Department’s union and the city over officer retention bonuses.