Poll: Cuts to Minneapolis police ranks lack majority support
City residents overwhelmingly support redirecting some police funding to social service programs, but fewer than half of support reducing the size of the police department, a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 poll found.
Poll: On policing, Minneapolis voters trust City Council more than Frey
Minneapolis residents view Mayor Jacob Frey more favorably than the City Council, but a larger share trust the council to make decisions about the police department, according to a Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Video: Ex-officer charged in Floyd killing tells BCA he was focused on angry crowd
In an interview with investigators, Tou Thao stressed officer safety, addressing George Floyd's well-being and bystanders' concerns only when questioned by a Minnesota BCA special agent.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Fifth Police Precinct hit with rocks, graffiti
Police investigating violence and multiple shootings overnight.
Minneapolis
Poll: 2 in 3 Minneapolis voters view police unfavorably
A majority of Minneapolis residents are critical of the Minneapolis Police Department months after the killing of George Floyd, but police Chief Medaria Arradondo remains popular, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Minneapolis
Man found dead with gunshot wound in downtown Minneapolis parking ramp
If the man's death proves to be a homicide, it would be the city's 48th of 2020.
West Metro
South Minneapolis man gets his stolen flags back, thanks to Richfield police
Three suspects, thought to have stolen nine flags in all, were charged with theft and damage to property.
Minneapolis
BCA interview with Tou Thao after George Floyd killing is released
Former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao was interviewed by the BCA after George Floyd was killed.
Minneapolis
Officials clear Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis of last campers
Minneapolis park police and Park Board staffers cleared out the remaining encampment in Powderhorn Park, removing the last of about 35 tents pitched on the west end of the park. City officials had given people a two-week notice to leave.
Minneapolis
Man fatally shot in south Minneapolis apartment
No one has been arrested in connection with the city's 47th homicide of the year.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis delays reopening 38th Street and Chicago Avenue
The intersection won't open Monday as planned as community activists and city officials work to figure out what to do with the area where George Floyd was killed.
Minneapolis
Jamal Osman poised to join Minneapolis City Council
The city announced the unofficial results during Friday's council meeting.
North Metro
Three charged in Minneapolis slaying of rival gang member
The 26-year-old victim was found dead in a SUV at North Memorial Health Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.
Minneapolis
Three charged in gang ambush slaying at Little Earth housing complex in Minneapolis
Three men are charged with murder following a gang-related ambush shooting that killed a young father last month in south Minneapolis. Anthony John Ortley, 27;…
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey unveils scaled-down budget plan for 2021
The sketch provided Friday calls for about $1.1 billion in spending, and just shy of $1.4 billion in revenue, as the city struggles to balance an increased demand for services against the reality that cash is in shorter supply.
Minneapolis
City Council approves Target exec as next Minneapolis city attorney
Jim Rowader has served since 2010 as a Target vice president and its general counsel for employee and labor relations.
Minneapolis
Protesters drive 10 mph in I-94 blockade between St. Paul, Minneapolis
As many as 60 drivers could face charges of impeding traffic, the State Patrol said.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police officer fired for decorating offensive Christmas tree gets job back
The officer was ordered to serve a 320-hour suspension.
Coronavirus
Minneapolis removes tax demand that was blocking rebuilding of riot-torn areas
Property owners said they couldn't move forward with clearing debris because of tax bills.
Minneapolis
Third body camera video in George Floyd killing shows officer pushing bystanders
The video was filed to support a motion to drop the criminal charges against former officer Tou Thao.
North Metro
Move to again engage BNSF Railway on Bottineau LRT project fails
Suburban mayors, some community groups wanted to fight for abandoned route.
Minneapolis
2019 police training video filed with Tou Thao's motion to dismiss
The police training video was released Thursday afternoon that shows how to use neck restraints.
Minneapolis
Tou Thao's bodycam video of George Floyd killing
The body-worn camera video was released Thursday afternoon.WARNING: Video contains graphic footage and language
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