The Minneapolis City Council is assessing Mayor Frey’s nominee for the position of police chief. Interim Chief Bill Peterson requires a minimum of seven votes from the council for confirmation.
Elections
Eric Roper highlights a youthful Amy Klobuchar’s insights into effective governance for Minnesota. Her college-era book on the Metrodome offers clues about her approach to reviving Minnesota’s blend of ambitious and pragmatic governance.
Education
Minneapolis school board elections saw candidates supported by the teachers union sweeping the results. Voters across the state approved a constitutional amendment to boost school funding without increasing taxes.
Events
The popular Minneapolis skyway 5K event is expanding. Initially launched in St. Paul, the event promises participants the chance to “run where no one has run before” in a climate-controlled area.
Finance
Both Minneapolis and Hennepin County invested over $600,000 to replace a City Hall flagpole. Meanwhile, the council is deliberating whether to approve city funding for a police trip to Florida to recognize heroism, amidst concerns about police budget overspending.
Community Engagement
Minneapolis’s Native community is rallying voters ahead of the November 3 election. Their motivation stems from concerns surrounding Operation Metro Surge, tribal sovereignty, and community futures.
Crime
Authorities arrested a suspect involved in the fatal shooting on the Green Line. The 30-year-old suspect remains in jail and may face second-degree murder charges. Operation Metro Surge has reportedly deterred crime victims from attending court, causing Hennepin County prosecutors to dismiss cases. County Attorney Mary Moriarty suggests the operation is hampering public safety.
Human Interest
A novice urban explorer recounts a harrowing fall from a five-story building that left her paralyzed. A notable law firm represents two Twin Cities families whose teens sustained serious injuries from falls in abandoned grain elevators.
Public Safety
The overhaul of Minneapolis public safety has entered a challenging phase. The Office of Community Safety is being dismantled, while the future of policing alternatives remains uncertain. Disagreements continue between the mayor and the council regarding the next steps.
Housing
The Minneapolis council approved a measure allowing homeless people to sleep in their vehicles at designated sites. Although the city is not funding the program, it will permit sleeping in licensed, managed lots with access to basic amenities, like water and restrooms.
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