City memo tells Minneapolis police officers what happens if Question 2 passes
The City of Minneapolis sent a series of questions and answers to members of the city’s police department regarding what will happen should voters pass the proposed public safety charter amendment next week.
Minnesota Untold: Black & Blue
The election of Charles Stenvig in 1969 marked a turning point for the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings charged in crash that killed Leneal Frazier
Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier.
Lyft driver robbed less than 24 hours after Minneapolis' citywide alert
Less than 24 hours after Minneapolis Police issued a city wide alert warning ride-share drivers of targeted car jackings and aggravated robberies, another driver became the latest victim.
MPD: Uber, Lyft drivers being targeted by carjackers
Minneapolis Police is warning ride-share drivers to take extra precautions after more than 40 have been targeted since mid-August.
Family of man killed during police chase celebrates MPD officer's charges
Meeting at the intersection where he was killed, the family of Leneal Frazier celebrated the news Friday that criminal charges were filed more than three months after the fatal crash. This is the eighth time a Minnesota officer has been charged in connection to an on-duty death, but the first time an officer in this state has been charged for their role in an on-duty pursuit.
Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings charged in crash that killed Leneal Frazier
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman insists the time has come to hold police officer accountable for their actions during "dangerous motor vehicle pursuits." Freeman charged Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed Leneal Frazier.
Press conference: Charges against Minneapolis police officer charged in fatal crash
Leneal Frazier was killed on July 6, 2021 when his Jeep was struck by a Minneapolis police squad car driven by Officer Brian Cummings. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman has announced manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide charges against Officer Cummings for causing the crash.
Mohamed Noor resentenced: Release date, what was said in court
Following the Minnesota Supreme Court reversing Mohamed Noor's third-degree murder conviction in the death of Justine Damond, he was resentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison for second-degree manslaughter. The 57 months is the top end of the sentencing guidelines per Minnesota law. With time served, Noor will be eligible for supervised release on June 27, 2022.
Mohamed Noor resentenced in Justine Damond shooting
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor will be resentenced at 9 a.m. Thursday for second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Sen. Tina Smith says she will vote against charter change for Minneapolis police
In a letter opposing the charter amendment, Senator Smith says dividing control of policing in Minneapolis between both the mayor and city council would create a "dysfunctional structure for public safety."
MPD seeks $27 million budget increase as voters weigh department's fate
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo asked City Council members for a $27 million budget increase Monday to rebuild his shrinking force, even as voters weigh his department's fate.
Rep. Omar endorses two candidates for Minneapolis mayor, urges voters to snub Frey
While throwing her support behind both Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis mayor, Rep. Ilhan Omar also urged voters not to rank Mayor Jacob Frey at all.
15-year-old boy shot in leg while walking in Minneapolis
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg while walking on the street in the Hawthorne neighborhood, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Mohamed Noor asks for less than 3.5 years in prison in resentencing
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor filed court documents Thursday asking the court for less prison time when he is resentenced for second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Former Minneapolis police officers in Jaleel Stallings bodycam video receiving monthly pensions
Three former Minneapolis police officers involved in the Jaleel Stallings case are receiving thousands of pension dollars each month, Public Employees Retirement Association executive director Doug Anderson confirmed to FOX 9 on Thursday.
Minneapolis community members debate ballot question to replace MPD
Divisions in over policing in Minneapolis were loud and clear Tuesday as the charter amendment to replace the city's police department was debated in front of a live audience.
Minneapolis officer who made 'hunting' protesters remark in video no longer with MPD
The Minneapolis police lieutenant and commander heard making inappropriate comments in body camera video about the protesters during last summer’s civil unrest have left the department, according to the mayor’s office.
Body cam footage shows MPD officers talking about 'hunting' protesters
Body camera footage captured Minneapolis police officers discussing a change in approach on the fifth night of unrest following the death of George Floyd.
New grant would bring changes to Minneapolis Police Department
A new grant could cause some major changes at the Minneapolis Police Department, and the mayor and police chief are hoping the city council backs the proposal.