Minneapolis City Council | Audacy

Violence, drug use, unsanitary conditions push Minneapolis to clear homeless encampment on private property Eight people were shot near 28th and Lake Street, the second Minneapolis encampment shooting in one day

September 16, 2025
Differing opinions on when Minneapolis can begin collecting fees for hiring of off-duty police officers Mayor Jacob Frey says some City Council members are manufacturing conflict and misleading residents

September 11, 2025
Minneapolis City Council votes to sue landlord who allowed a homeless encampment to be set up on his property Councilmember Latrisha Vetaw says it's their duty to act: "The public health crisis is visible. You can smell it."

September 8, 2025
Minneapolis City Council's Aisha Chugtai sends profanity at mayor and gets criticism from other councilmembers Three councilmembers called her behavior at a weekend music festival an "extraordinary breach of decorum"

August 19, 2025
Another budget battle is brewing over housing cuts in the City of Minneapolis

August 14, 2025
Twin Cities immigrant rights activists want a stronger "sanctuary city" in Minneapolis They're also calling on city officials to enforce Minneapolis's sanctuary city policy more rigorously

August 5, 2025
Should cities operate grocery stores? Minneapolis explores the idea and a St. Paul City Council candidate supports it "When residents are lacking access to these basic necessities, our city has a moral and civic obligation to act"

July 16, 2025
Minneapolis debuts first five traffic camera locations to deter speeding drivers with more planned for the future The program, which goes into effect in September, begins with a warning period followed by fines

July 15, 2025
Minneapolis City Council unanimously approves tobacco ordinance with higher prices to deter youth from vaping The amended ordinance also bans new tobacco retailers from opening within 300-feet of schools

July 10, 2025
More fallout after Tuesday's federal raid in south Minneapolis with Sheriff Witt lashing out at some City Council members Police Chief Brian O'Hara said MPD was not made aware of it and took aim at the federal effort along with Witt

June 4, 2025