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Minneapolis City Council approves settlement for another lawsuit against ex-officer Derek Chauvin
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to approve another hefty legal settlement related to ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.
Minneapolis homeless shelter set to close despite controversial $1.5M grant approved by City Council
City Council Member Jason Chavez expressed disappointment at the shelter's closure, emphasizing the significant impact the loss of 137 beds would have on addressing homelessness in Minneapolis. Chavez also noted that Agate is not the only shelter in the city facing financial challenges.
City of Minneapolis settles for $600K with woman who accused Chauvin, another officer of excessive force
The city of Minneapolis reached a settlement for $600,000 with a woman who accused ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and his former partner, Ellen Jensen, of using excessive force during an arrest in January of 2020.
Minneapolis City Council approves off-duty work fees for police
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a new ordinance that would allow the city to charge fees for off-duty police work.
City of Minneapolis to pay $600,000 to woman who accused Derek Chauvin of excessive force
Her attorneys say Chauvin “violently yanked Patty from her vehicle and, without justification, threw her to the ground in the middle of the street."
Minneapolis City Council OKs ordinance allowing city to charge fees when cops do side gigs
The Minneapolis City Council has approved allowing the city to charge private businesses for police doing off-duty security ...
The Hold Steady celebrates 20 years of 'Separation Sunday' with 4-night stand in Minneapolis
The band celebrates its second album in the city some members once called home, including a show at 7th St. Entry.
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City of Minneapolis announces 4 applicants to redevelop The People’s Way at George Floyd Square
The City of Minneapolis has received four applications to redevelop The People’s Way, which was formerly a Speedway gas station at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
The Minneapolis City Council gave a homeless shelter $1.5 million to stay open. It’s closing anyway.
The operator of a downtown homeless shelter has decided to sell the building rather then renovate it, even after the Minneapolis City Council stepped in with a $1.5 million injection of public funds ...
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey launches re-election bid, says it'll be his final term
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey launched his re-election campaign on Wednesday morning, and has confirmed that it will be his ...
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Minneapolis City Council to provide funding for pop-up warming center
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed emergency funding for the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) on Thursday, according to a news release from Council member Jamal Osman.
Minnesota cities have lowered their speed limits. Has it slowed drivers down?
Brightly colored banners on Richfield streetlights remind drivers there’s a new speed limit in town: “Slower is scenic. Richfield Drives 25.″ The 5 mph decrease in speed limits on residential streets ...
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MN weather: A very warm end to January in the Twin Cities and one of the least snowy
Minnesota has been on a wild ride this month with plenty of subzero temperatures before record-breaking warmth rounded out the month.