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News of O’Hara’s sudden departure — and details about the investigations — brought statements of sharp criticism of the mayor and the police chief from some city council members and community groups.
Minneapolis City Council imposes six-month halt on data centers
The six-month halt includes an exception for data centers with less than 350,000 square feet of new or expanded space that are located in the downtown area.
ICE agent charged in Twin Cities road rage incident posts bond
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of pointing his handgun at two people in an alleged road rage incident made his first court appearance Friday after returning to Minnesota and posting $100,000 bond.
City of Minneapolis moves ahead with development at George Floyd Square
A team of city staff recommended Minnesota Agape Movement as a developer for the Peoples’ Way, a defunct gas station at George Floyd Square. That’s been met with some backlash, as the city approaches six years since Floyd was murdered.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on new police training center
The proposed training center, located in the Windom neighborhood of south Minneapolis, would include training and wellness spaces for first responders, including the city’s police and fire departments.
Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly
Minneapolis police say two suspects are in custody in connection with an attempted auto theft that turned deadly. Amos Ferrier, who worked with a local veterans’ nonprofit, died from injuries suffered while trying to stop the theft.
Mayor Frey names his choice to lead the Minneapolis Fire Department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Reginald Freeman, a veteran fire leader from Oakland and Hartford, to be the city’s next fire chief, pending City Council approval.