Minneapolis police incentives voted down by City Council following debate
The Minneapolis City Council has denied an agreement between the state’s largest police union and the city that would provide retention bonuses for officers who stay within the department.
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.
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.
More MPD workers comp claims tabled, vote moved to December
The Minneapolis city council committee moved a vote to approve settlements in yet another round of workers' compensation claims by police officers to Dec.
Election moves Minneapolis City Council further left
With every incumbent who ran winning and the addition of two newcomers to the Minneapolis City Council, political experts say the council has shifted in a more progressive direction, further to the left.
Mayor Frey reacts to council elections
Every seat in the Minneapolis City Council was up for grabs on Tuesday, but ultimately, every incumbent who ran earned the right to stick around. Now, with two newcomers on the council, political experts say the group has shifted in a more progressive direction, even further to the left.
Mpls, St. Paul City Council races close
With results for Minneapolis and St. Paul city council races still being counted Tuesday night, FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest on what voters have said about candidate options.
Mpls, St. Paul city council seats voted on
All seats in the 13 wards of the Minneapolis City Council are up for grabs during Tuesday’s election, while several in St. Paul will be contested as well. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details on race in Minnesota’s two biggest cities.
MPD 3rd Precinct site decided by city leaders, community safety center still on table
MPD Officers for the 3rd Precinct have been operating out of a downtown facility in Century Plaza since the former location at 3000 Minnehaha Ave. burned down during protests over George Floyds’s death.
Mpls Council leaders detail 3rd Precinct views
Minneapolis City Council members Latrisha Vetaw and Jeremiah Ellison, a yes and a no vote regarding the acquisition for the site for a new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct, express opposing views over the site location.
Mayor Frey explains MPD Precinct preference
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details his support of his preferred site for the new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct prior to a full Minneapolis City Council vote on Nov. 2.
Minneapolis City Council members in deadlock vote for new 3rd Precinct location
Minneapolis City Council committee members remain in a deadlock vote Tuesday for the latest proposal on where to rebuild the Third Precinct.
MPD 3rd Precinct: Minneapolis Mayor offers new, ‘just right’ location option
Following continued indecision on where to create a new 3rd Precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed yet another option - one he says will cost less, and open sooner than others presented.
Judge Barnette is sworn in as Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner
Monday morning Hennepin County Judge Toddrick Barnette was sworn in as the next Community Safety Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Kmart demolition to be expedited due to unexpected fire
Following a fire at the Minneapolis Kmart on Lake Street, the Minneapolis City Council will look to expedite the city’s demolition of the site that was once home to the retail chain.
Minneapolis to pay for syringe clean up at homeless encampments
Hoping to clean up discarded needles that could pose health problems, the Minneapolis City Council approved additional funding for homeless encampment syringe cleanup programming.
MPD 3rd precinct discussions nearing end
More than three years after the 3rd precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd, the clock continues to tick on a decision toward a replacement. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey would like a decision from the Minneapolis City Council sooner than later.
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Minneapolis City Council committee supports Judge Barnette as next Community Safety Commissioner
The Minneapolis City Council during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday voted to forward the nomination of Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's next Community Safety Commissioner to the full City Council.
Minneapolis council again delays vote on 3rd precinct
Once again, a Minneapolis City Council committee has failed to take action on the future of the city's third police precinct.