Dozens rallied at City Hall to oppose the Minneapolis Zencity contract, delivering 2,000 signatures and pressing Mayor Jacob Frey to cancel the 500,000 dollar MPD survey deal by Dec. 1.
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Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church
Breaking: A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis left multiple people injured. Police confirm the shooter is deceased and no active threat remains.
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Minneapolis mayor one of nine in competitive race
Mayor Jacob Frey is seeking a third term, highlighting the Great River Landing Project as a model for criminal justice reform, and promising to partner with voters to get the job done, while his challengers emphasize the need for support for formerly incarcerated individuals, job opportunities within the city, and the importance of rebuilding and reform.
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Minneapolis Moves Forward with Vision for Nicollet Avenue Redevelopment
The City of Minneapolis is advancing plans to redevelop the 10-acre site where a former Kmart store has obstructed Nicollet Avenue for nearly 50 years, with a vision for a grocery store, market-rate and affordable housing, and a public park, all approved by the city council and the mayor.
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Plans for George Floyd Square Pedestrian Mall Delayed Again
The Minneapolis City Council’s Climate and Infrastructure Committee has tabled plans for a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square due to opposition from property owners on the block.
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Minneapolis Police reform effort awaits judge’s approval
The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey have approved a federal settlement to reform the Minneapolis Police Department, which includes the use of body-worn cameras and increased community involvement in the police reform process.
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Reimagining Transit on Nicollet Mall and Downtown Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis is re-imagining transit routes and the future of Nicollet Mall to improve transit speed, reliability, and safety, while enhancing the overall downtown experience.
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From vacant to vibrant
The City of Minneapolis Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs has launched a Vibrant Storefronts initiative to revitalize the Harmon Place Historic District by subsidizing rent in previously vacant storefronts, providing affordable rent for art groups and stable tenants for landlords.
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Frey and City Council at odds over Mpls spending
The Minneapolis City Council passed its 2025 budget after a final override of Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto, setting the course for how city funds will be allocated for the upcoming year, including a 6.8% increase in the property tax levy and a focus on public safety, affordable housing, and economic inclusion.
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Minneapolis allocates $18 million to affordable housing projects, addressing housing crisis
The City of Minneapolis has committed nearly $18 million to support 11 affordable rental housing projects, creating 803 rental housing units and furthering the city’s commitment to providing safe and affordable housing for its residents.
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Minneapolis City Council delays construction plans at George Floyd Square, sparking debate
The Minneapolis City Council has delayed construction plans at George Floyd Square, opting to reconsider a proposed pedestrian-only plaza, in order to ensure that the area remains a symbol of resistance and remembrance.
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Minneapolis debuts new mobile medical unit
The City of Minneapolis has invested $1 million in a Mobile Medical Unit to bridge health care access gaps and reduce barriers in underserved communities, providing treatment and resources to those in need.
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Destroying public housing worsens housing crisis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has denied that the homelessness crisis is caused by a lack of affordable housing, despite the fact that city leaders have privatized, demolished and eliminated Section 9 Public Housing, leaving people to freeze while profiting from their displacement.
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Police negligent in reign of terror
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey are being called upon to resign after a neighbor and known risk, John Sawchuk, shot 34-year-old Davis Moturi, resulting in multiple charges and an investigation into the department’s failure to intervene.
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Frey’s threatened budget cuts called ‘retaliatory’
A $1.5 million allocation from the city council kept Agate Housing + Services’ downtown Minneapolis shelter open, prompting Mayor Jacob Frey’s office to threaten cuts to several city departments and services in response.
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City to present its vision for George Floyd Square
Minnesota is redeveloping George Perry Floyd Square, a memorial site for George Floyd, with the help of the Black-led architectural design firm 4RM+ULA and the Cultural Wellness Center, to create a space for racial healing, community engagement, and economic vitality.
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Build Wealth Minnesota celebrates 20 years of helping Black families
Build Wealth Minnesota celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraising Gala, featuring a four-course dinner, live auction, and live entertainment.
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Minneapolis unveils NARCAN vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Minneapolis has installed the first-ever NARCAN vending machine outside of Fire Station 21 to save lives from opioid overdoses.
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Community mourns the sudden passing of North Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell
Arthur “Sammy” McDowell, a 48-year-old builder of sandwiches and community, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21.
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Culturally specific organizations to battle opioid crisis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced the first awardees of the first round of opioid settlement funding to address the opioid crisis in local communities, with the goal of reducing disparities in opioid deaths and emergency room visits.