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 commits to police oversight following George Floyd probe
Minneapolis' City Council voted on Monday to agree to systemic reforms to its police department and to submit the department to outside oversight after a U.S. federal investigation spurred by the 2020 murder of George Floyd uncovered a pattern of civil rights abuses.
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 systemic problems.
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.
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 taxpayer’s lawsuit over policy protecting minority teachers is dismissed
Citing a lack of legal standing, the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Minneapolis ...
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 OKs police reform deal with the US government in the wake of George Floyd’s murder
The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government in response to the murder of George ...
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‘This is just not humane’: Tenants in Minneapolis duplex left without heat for a week
A Minneapolis duplex could be condemned after tenants say they were stuck without heat and hot water in freezing temperatures for a week. The Verde Property Management Company property manager said ...
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 ...
Sushi, Korean-style egg sandwiches headed to Minneapolis food hall
Deep-fried sushi rolls with soft shell crab, Korean-style egg sandwiches served on milk toast, poke bowls and other ...
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Police called to Minneapolis fire after residents reportedly refused to leave burning building
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.