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Minneapolis City Council Overturns Mayor's Veto On George Floyd Square
Frey characterized the council's 9-4 vote which overturned his veto as a betrayal of the community's wishes and a waste of taxpayer money
Mpls. City Council advances plan for pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square with override of mayor's veto
Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd into a pedestrian plaza after the City Council on Thursday overrode the mayor's veto of the project.
Minneapolis will explore pedestrian plan for George Floyd Square after council overrides mayor’s veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a study that explores turning the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a pedestrian mall.
Future of George Floyd Square divides community, city leaders five years after murder
The debate over developing George Floyd Square centers around whether it should be turned into a pedestrian plaza or whether cars should be allowed through.
Minneapolis community members ask council to override veto on plans for George Floyd Square
Community members are urging the city council to override Mayor Jacob Frey's latest veto on a vision for George Floyd Square.
More delays to George Floyd Square redevelopments
It has been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered, and the City of Minneapolis still isn't any closer to finalizing plans to redevelop the intersection where he was killed.
Minneapolis City Council overrides Mayor Frey's veto on plans for George Floyd Square
By a vote of 9-4, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of the council's plan to establish a pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.
Future of George Floyd Square uncertain after city council overrides veto
A clash between councilors and city leaders means the play for a permanent George Floyd memorial is on pause. Our David Schuman spoke to people who live and work around there.
Mpls council overrides George Floyd Square veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted to override Mayor Frey's veto of the pedestrian study of George Floyd Square. Mayor Frey spoke to reporters following the vote.
Andrea Jenkins won't seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council
Andrea Jenkins has announced she won't seek reelection for her Ward 8 seat on Minneapolis City Council. Jenkins confirmed in ...
Minneapolis Council Member Andrea Jenkins won’t seek re-election
Minneapolis City Council Member Andrea Jenkins announced Monday that she won’t seek re-election, ending a long career in City Hall at the end of the year. “There is still most of this year ahead us,” ...
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Andrea Jenkins will not seek another term on Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis City Council Member Andrea Jenkins will not run for another term in office, she announced in a newsletter to her ...
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Minneapolis PD Chief O'Hara on Trump's immigration policies, Alpha News, red light cameras
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara sat down with FOX 9 All Day to chat about a variety of topics, from his op-ed on the ...
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DOJ asks for pause in Minneapolis police federal consent decree
A few days into his new administration, President Donald Trump’s DOJ leadership issued a memo directing attorneys to provide ...
DC police department reinstates officers convicted in death and cover up after Trump pardon
The Metropolitan Police Department has reinstated two Washington, DC, officers weeks after President Donald Trump pardoned ...
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Future of People's Way: Meeting on plans for gas station
On Wednesday night, the community gave feedback on what to do with Peoples’ Way at George Floyd Square. Four applicants spoke ...
Twin Cities high school senior found fatally shot inside car, police say
An 18-year-old Twin Cities high school senior was found shot dead inside a vehicle early Sunday on a residential street.The ...