MPD Chief O'Hara on violence decrease, defamation lawsuit and leadership changes
Chief Brian O'Hara from the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) spoke live on an array of topics in the city, including downward violent crime data, a judge dismissing a defamation lawsuit filed by an assistant MPD chief and changes coming to local law enforcement leadership.
MN leaders speak out after ICE detains U of M student
Minnesota leaders like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are speaking out after ICE detained a University of Minnesota student this week. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
Frey says Mpls is a 'safe haven' for undocumented immigrants, trans community
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the city will "continue to be a safe haven for undocumented immigrants" and the transgender community during a town hall with U.S. House Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Frustrated and confused: How George Floyd Square has sparked a city council vs. mayor debate
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
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Mayor Frey shares dad jokes at Downtown Council meeting [RAW]
At the Minneapolis Downtown Council's annual meeting, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says a few dad jobs as he talks about the state of the city in 2024 and looking ahead to 2025.
Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a decision to be made on redevelopment plans for George Floyd Square.
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly five years, as the city debates the future of the site.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announces final re-election bid
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, stating that if he wins, it will be his final term in office.
Feeding our Future fraud case: Former Frey aide set to plead guilty
Two brothers, including a former senior aide to Mayor Jacob Frey, are set to enter guilty pleas in the massive Feeding our Future fraud case, days before they were set to face trial.
Mpls leaders hold firm on immigration policy
The Justice Department issued a memo on Tuesday, instructing federal prosecutors to investigate – and possibly charge – state and local officials who refuse to cooperate with the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
Minneapolis City Council approves consent decree with Department of Justice
The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday,
Minneapolis mayor calls special meeting for Dept. of Justice consent decree
Minneapolis city leaders are set to hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the federal consent decree in response to the killing of George Floyd. Sources say the city already reached a "tentative agreement."
Budget battle in Minneapolis leads to unusual mayoral veto
Minneapolis City Council members say they passed a budget that is responsive to its residents.
Minneapolis City Council failed to overturn veto for Labor Standards Board
Minneapolis City Council members failed to overturn the mayor’s veto of the Labor Standards Board during a vote on Thursday.
Mayor Frey signs resolution urging county to close Mpls trash incinerator
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a resolution on Thursday, urging Hennepin County to close a trash incinerator.
Minneapolis budget proposes $1 million for homeless response, other increases
Minneapolis leaders are looking to shape a budget for city services and its residents that would increase spending and raise property taxes for homeowners to help pay for it.
Minneapolis City Council overrules Mayor Frey's veto on carbon fees
The Minneapolis City Council overruled a veto by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry to impose a carbon emissions fees in order to reduce the impacts of climate change.
JD Vance, Minneapolis Mayor Frey exchange words over state of city
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke outside the Minneapolis Police Department’s former Third Precinct location while speaking on the status of the city – claims that Mayor Jacob Frey refuted on social media shortly after.
JD Vance, Mayor Frey spar over state of Minneapolis
Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sparred over the state of Minneapolis on Monday. Vance held a campaign event outside of the MPD's Third Precinct, and Frey responded to his claims on social media.
New LGBTQ+ youth center opens in Minneapolis
On Sunday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of a new LGBTQIA+ youth center in Minneapolis.