Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
The keys to City Hall are up for grabs on Nov. 4, when all 13 City Council seats and the mayor’s office are up for election. Minneapolis has used ranked-choice voting since 2009. No primary election is held,
Minneapolis City Council postpones proposal to move violence prevention funds to county
After a lengthy and sometimes heated discussion, the Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to indefinitely postpone a proposal to have Hennepin County temporarily oversee two of the city’s violence intervention programs.
Minneapolis City Council tables controversial plan to move $1.2 million in violence prevention funding
MINNEAPOLIS — After days of heated debate, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously agreed Thursday to table a controversial proposal to delay $1.2 million of funding for violence prevention groups. The money, typically awarded to community groups, has been under scrutiny as of late.
After a week of violent threats, Minneapolis City Council postpones violence prevention proposal
After a contentious, days-long debate over the future of violence intervention services, Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay any decision on shifting group violence intervention programs to Hennepin County.
Minneapolis City Council backs off controversial violence prevention idea, but bad blood remains
After vocal pushback from violence interrupters — including a pastor who threatened the council members this week — the Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to a proposal to move two violence prevention programs to the county.
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Q&A with Ward 2 City Council candidates Robin Wonsley, Michael Baskins
Ward 2 write-in candidate Michael Baskins is running against ... Wonsley has been the Ward 2 council member and has run unopposed since 2021. Wonsley is Minneapolis’s first Black Democratic ...
Minneapolis City Council to decide on future of George Floyd Square
Councilmembers will decide on Thursday if they are ready to move forward on a plan for the square that's taken into account extensive community input.
Meet the candidates running for Greenwood City Council
There are two candidates seeking two seats on the Greenwood City Council. Address: 21190 Excelsior Boulevard, Greenwood Age: 64 Family: wife, Pat; three adult children Employment: self-employed, ...
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Mayoral candidates criticise Frey over budget veto
The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidates attacked incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to veto the 2025 budget passed by the council Tuesday. Frey vetoed the around $1.9 billion budget on ...
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Minneapolis City Council approves settlement for another lawsuit against ex-officer Derek Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to approve another hefty legal settlement related to ex-police officer Derek Chauvin. The $600,000 sum is the fifth such payout in ...