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.
Minneapolis mayor blasts council's 'irresponsible' funding decision for homeless shelter
Mayor Jacob Frey is accusing of the city council of making a “completely irresponsible" funding decision after the council approved $1.5 million in funds to support a homeless shelter.
Minneapolis City Council introduces new safety plan with alternatives to police response
The Minneapolis City Council said the Public Safety Beyond Policing Action Plan is based on an outline of a community safety system that will include "preventative, restorative and response services beyond policing."
Minneapolis crisis response team handles thousands of calls once routed to police
The Minneapolis crisis response team, which was formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls since it was formed – handling calls ranging from mental health to homelessness and addiction.
Riding along with the Minneapolis crisis response team
The Minneapolis crisis response team, formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls. FOX 9 Investigator, Nathan O'Neal, has the story.
Minneapolis submits bid to host Sundance Film Festival
As the Sundance Film Festival looks for a new home, Minneapolis has submitted a bid to host the filmmaker showcase.
Minneapolis PD officers get pay bump under new contract
Just days after the killing of Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, the city and the police union have agreed on a new contract that would give veteran officers a big pay increase.
Mpls Mayor Frey on Timberwolves Game 2 block party
FOX 9’s Hannah Flood chats with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the recent changes to the city to celebrate the Timberwolves and an upcoming event. Fans can join a block party in downtown Minneapolis on Friday to cheer on and watch Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, where the Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks.
Mayor Frey talks downtown hype for Wolves Game 3
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood at Target Center ahead of the Timberwolves Game 3 vs. the Nuggets. Frey speaks on the influx to downtown Minneapolis ahead of the big game.
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the ordinance to raise the minimum wage of ride-hail drivers after Uber and Lyft warned they would leave the Twin Cities if it passed.
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Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare ordinance [RAW]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance on Friday that would give rideshare drivers minimum wage starting on May 1. Companies Uber and Lyft have warned they will leave the Twin Cities if it passes.