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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey frustrated with City Council's delay on George Floyd Square: "This is absurd" Frey argues some Council plans for a pedestrian mall is legally problematic and says costs keep going up

November 21, 2025
WCCO Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on being reelected to a third term, city council challenges, public safety and more Speaking to Chad Hartman, Frey also talks about a new Wolves arena and the future of George Floyd Square

November 20, 2025
Tou Thao, last Minneapolis officer convicted following the murder of George Floyd, to be released from prison Thao has been serving a concurrent 57-month state sentence and 3.5-year federal sentence in Kentucky

October 29, 2025
Minneapolis' Office of Police Conduct Review has cleared a backlog of 234 complaints against officers "This is really a monumental accomplishment," says Kaela McConnon Diarra of the City Right's Departments

October 28, 2025
Second round open for $94 million in MN PROMISE Act funds for qualifying businesses Signed into law in 2023, it provides financial support to businesses affected by discrimination or civil unrest

October 10, 2025
Minneapolis makes progress in police recruiting efforts, surpassing 600 sworn officers for the first time since 2023 "An inspiring group of individuals stepped up to lead the change that they want to see," says Mayor Jacob Frey

June 12, 2025
Minneapolis Mayor issues executive order implementing police reform agreement dismissed by Trump Administration Order requires cooperation from city leaders and employers in making the changes laid out in federal agreement

June 10, 2025
Five years after the George Floyd riots, Lake Street's business corridor rebuilds and tries to return to normalcy Riots caused more than $250 million worth of damage to more than 500 businesses along Lake Street corridor

May 28, 2025
Federal judge dismisses consent decree between U.S. Justice Department and Minneapolis The move - which was not unexpected - ends a yearslong investigation and agreement to reform policing

May 27, 2025
Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism In 2020, Black Lives Matter street murals appeared in cities across the U.S. following several police killings

May 23, 2025