Minneapolis, Justice Department reach police reform agreement. What is a consent decree?
The DOJ announced Minneapolis agreed to make systemic reforms to its police department after the 2020 murder of George Floyd sparked a federal probe.
Minneapolis Police Department welcomes largest group of new hires in 5 years
The Minneapolis Police Department welcomed its largest group of new hires in five years on Tuesday. "I chose Minneapolis because I believe that Minneapolis is a community that needs officers that help regain that community trust, so, here I am," one recruit said.
Minneapolis police chief says department at a turning point as it welcomes latest recruits
The Minneapolis police chief says his department is at a turning point. Tuesday night's ceremony to welcome new recruits comes just a day after a historic reform agreement. Our Frankie McLister was there.
Minneapolis approves federal oversight plan for police
The City Council went into closed session for about seven hours Monday to go through the details of a consent decree, a legally binding agreement to reform policing.
Minneapolis' police consent decree brings hope, skepticism
There are mixed feelings about a long-awaited agreement between Minneapolis and the federal government to bring reform to the city's police department.
Minneapolis Promises Police Overhaul in Deal With Justice Department
With only two weeks left in the Biden administration, officials hurried to finalize a plan in the city where George Floyd was murdered.
Minneapolis City Council approves federal consent decree mandating police reform
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to approve a proposed federal consent decree that, if finalized, will enact sweeping police reform. The city council spent hours in a closed session Monday reviewing the proposed agreement between the city and the United States Department of Justice.
Minneapolis City Council approves consent decree with Dept. of Justice, with eyes on expansive police reform
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a deal between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice. The deal may bring expansive police reforms to the city.
Taste of Minnesota seeks vendors ahead of July return to downtown Minneapolis
The Taste of Minnesota is coming back to downtown Minneapolis in 2025, and planning is underway. The iconic food and music ...
Biden admin and Minneapolis agree to police changes, questions loom over whether Trump will strike them down
The consent decree agreement Monday with the Minneapolis Police Department follows a similar decree that the department ...
Minneapolis Agrees to Overhaul Police Training and Force Policies After George Floyd’s Murder
The deal incorporates and builds on changes the Minneapolis Police Department has made since the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis approves police oversight plan with federal government
The agreement outlines how the Minneapolis Police Department will reform its training, discipline, and policies to address ...
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No injuries reported in south Minneapolis apartment fire
Shortly before 2:40 a.m., fire crews arrived at the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue South for an apartment building that was on fire.
Minneapolis to overhaul police training, use-of-force policies in wake of George Floyd's murder
The Minneapolis City Council approved a deal to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies over the 2020 ...
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Wonsley to introduce ordinance banning rent-setting software
At the coming meeting of the Minneapolis City Council, Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley is set to introduce an ordinance ...
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‘We have turned a corner’: Largest, most diverse MPD cadet, CSO class in years
Tuesday, inside a north Minneapolis church, the class of 32 received a warm welcome from city and state leaders.