21 Sep 2023
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will join City Council President Andrea Jenkins and Tribal leadership of the Red Lake Nation to announce a plan to transfer City of Minneapolis-owned land to Red Lake Nation.
Frey and the City have partnered with Red Lake Nation repeatedly to tackle issues like addiction, homelessness, and creating deeply affordable housing.
Speakers include:
• Mayor Jacob Frey
• Council President Andrea Jenkins
• Chairman Darrell Seki of the Red Lake Nation
• Cheri Goodwin, Executive Director of Ombindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog (Red Lake Nation)
• Elfric Porte, Director of Housing Policy (Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development Department)
• Damon Chaplin, Minneapolis Health Commissioner
Frey and the City have partnered with Red Lake Nation repeatedly to tackle issues like addiction, homelessness, and creating deeply affordable housing.
Speakers include:
• Mayor Jacob Frey
• Council President Andrea Jenkins
• Chairman Darrell Seki of the Red Lake Nation
• Cheri Goodwin, Executive Director of Ombindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog (Red Lake Nation)
• Elfric Porte, Director of Housing Policy (Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development Department)
• Damon Chaplin, Minneapolis Health Commissioner
- 8 participants
- 41 minutes
11 Sep 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey announces his nomination for the next City of Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner. Interim Commissioner Lee Sheehy and all five Office of Community Safety department heads will be in attendance.
- 7 participants
- 27 minutes
25 Jul 2023
Mayor Frey and Council Member Vetaw will join leaders from the City, Hennepin County, Minneapolis Public Schools, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, YMCA of the North, and program participants to announce the expansion of the Stable Homes Stable Schools program.
The program, which started under Frey’s leadership, helps MPS elementary school students and families facing homelessness or housing insecurity get into safe and stable affordable housing. Since 2019, the program has been a fixture in Mayor Frey’s budget and has served more than 1,500 families and 4,200 children.
The program, which started under Frey’s leadership, helps MPS elementary school students and families facing homelessness or housing insecurity get into safe and stable affordable housing. Since 2019, the program has been a fixture in Mayor Frey’s budget and has served more than 1,500 families and 4,200 children.
- 8 participants
- 33 minutes
19 Jul 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey, Council President Jenkins, Council Vice President Palmisano, Council Member Chughtai, Council Member Goodman, and local union leaders and climate advocates will announce a historic investment in climate action work in Minneapolis. The new funding will support the City’s Climate Equity Plan, which sets a goal to significantly reduce climate pollution by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050.
- 7 participants
- 30 minutes
11 Jul 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey, Council President Andrea Jenkins, Council Vice President Linea Palmisano, Council Member Vetaw, Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander, and Acting City Operations Officer Heather Johnston will join national public safety expert Dr. Antonio Oftelie to announce recommendations from Dr. Oftelie’s Minneapolis Safe and Thriving Communities Report.
The report outlines a long-term vision and future recommendations for continuing to build out an ecosystem for safety beyond policing. These recommendations complement and add to the work underway at the City of Minneapolis to facilitate an integrated, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to safety, and will help guide the City’s work well into the future.
The report outlines a long-term vision and future recommendations for continuing to build out an ecosystem for safety beyond policing. These recommendations complement and add to the work underway at the City of Minneapolis to facilitate an integrated, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to safety, and will help guide the City’s work well into the future.
- 12 participants
- 43 minutes
21 Jun 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey will join City and Downtown leaders to discuss the City’s preparedness plans for the coming weekend. Between the Taylor Swift concerts and the Twin Cities Pride Festival, the City is excited to host hundreds of thousands of people who will visit downtown Minneapolis and is prepared to keep residents and visitors safe while they enjoy various events.
The mayor will be joined by Dr. Cedric Alexander, the City’s Community Safety Commissioner, Heather Johnston, the City’s Interim City Operations Officer, Courtney Ries, Senior Vice President of Destination, Branding, and Strategy at Meet Minneapolis, Steve Cramer, President and CEO of mpls downtown council and Downtown Improvement District, and Charlie Zelle, Chair of the Metropolitan Council.
The mayor will be joined by Dr. Cedric Alexander, the City’s Community Safety Commissioner, Heather Johnston, the City’s Interim City Operations Officer, Courtney Ries, Senior Vice President of Destination, Branding, and Strategy at Meet Minneapolis, Steve Cramer, President and CEO of mpls downtown council and Downtown Improvement District, and Charlie Zelle, Chair of the Metropolitan Council.
- 9 participants
- 38 minutes
6 Jun 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey will reveal the recommendations coming out of his Vibrant Downtown Storefronts Workgroup. City Council Members Goodman and Rainville, Workgroup Co-Chairs Steve Cramer, President and CEO of the mpls downtown council and Downtown Improvement District, and Gabrielle Grier, CIO of the African-American Leadership Forum, along with Workgroup members, City staff, and local business and community leaders will join the mayor to talk about the Workgroup’s process and final recommendations.
Convened late last year, the Workgroup was tasked with exploring opportunities to reinvent the storefront experience in downtown Minneapolis. Over the past few months, the group has analyzed downtown storefront space, along with local and national trends, to consider how those can be applied at both the street and skyway levels.
Convened late last year, the Workgroup was tasked with exploring opportunities to reinvent the storefront experience in downtown Minneapolis. Over the past few months, the group has analyzed downtown storefront space, along with local and national trends, to consider how those can be applied at both the street and skyway levels.
- 9 participants
- 37 minutes
31 Mar 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council approved terms of a court-enforceable settlement agreement that outlines policy, budgetary, and training requirements that the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and City enterprise will undertake.
- 14 participants
- 1:20 hours
16 Mar 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey, Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander, Interim City Operations Officer Heather Johnston, and Emergency Management Director Barret Lane will give an update on the City’s implementation of the After-Action Review recommendations.
In February 2021, Mayor Frey directed the City to pursue an after-action review and analysis of the City’s emergency response following George Floyd’s murder and resulting civil unrest. The final report, including key findings and recommendations, was presented to the City Council on March 8, 2022.
The Office of Emergency Management has been working alongside other City departments to develop an implementation plan responsive to the 27 recommendations detailed in the report – including changing and improving emergency processes and preparedness plans.
In February 2021, Mayor Frey directed the City to pursue an after-action review and analysis of the City’s emergency response following George Floyd’s murder and resulting civil unrest. The final report, including key findings and recommendations, was presented to the City Council on March 8, 2022.
The Office of Emergency Management has been working alongside other City departments to develop an implementation plan responsive to the 27 recommendations detailed in the report – including changing and improving emergency processes and preparedness plans.
- 6 participants
- 38 minutes
14 Mar 2023
City officials provide an update on the City’s response to the pothole problem. There has been an increase in freeze/thaw cycles this winter that contribute to the formation of potholes.
- 5 participants
- 19 minutes
15 Feb 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey will be joined by Council Members Jeremiah Ellison and Michael Rainville, staff from the City of Minneapolis’ Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) team, and local housing leaders to announce a historic number of deeply affordable homes being built over the past year.
Since taking office, Mayor Frey has invested in the development of deeply affordable housing units at 6 times the previous annual average. Deeply affordable units are available at or lower than 30 percent Area Median Income (AMI).
Since taking office, Mayor Frey has invested in the development of deeply affordable housing units at 6 times the previous annual average. Deeply affordable units are available at or lower than 30 percent Area Median Income (AMI).
- 9 participants
- 43 minutes
15 Feb 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey will be joined by Council Members Jeremiah Ellison and Michael Rainville, staff from the City of Minneapolis’ Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) team, and local housing leaders to announce a historic number of deeply affordable homes being built over the past year.
Since taking office, Mayor Frey has invested in the development of deeply affordable housing units at 6 times the previous annual average. Deeply affordable units are available at or lower than 30 percent Area Median Income (AMI).
Since taking office, Mayor Frey has invested in the development of deeply affordable housing units at 6 times the previous annual average. Deeply affordable units are available at or lower than 30 percent Area Median Income (AMI).
- 8 participants
- 34 minutes
25 Jan 2023
City officials provide an update on the City’s plans to ensure that emergency vehicles and buses can navigate streets that have narrowed because of the heavy snowpack.
Speakers will include Public Works Director Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner, Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer and Ibrahima Diop, senior officer of Finance and Operations at Minneapolis Public Schools. The heavy snow accumulation has narrowed streets, which pose a safety hazard when emergency vehicles cannot navigate these streets to reach people who need assistance.
Speakers will include Public Works Director Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner, Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer and Ibrahima Diop, senior officer of Finance and Operations at Minneapolis Public Schools. The heavy snow accumulation has narrowed streets, which pose a safety hazard when emergency vehicles cannot navigate these streets to reach people who need assistance.
- 6 participants
- 33 minutes
17 Jan 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey joins U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, Hennepin County Board Chair Irene Fernando, Community Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander, Interim Director of Neighborhood Safety Josh Peterson, and Hennepin Healthcare program staff to highlight the Next Step program.
Next Step is a hospital-based violence prevention program that connects survivors of a violent injury like a gunshot or a stabbing wound to resources and support. The program is a partnership between the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and local hospitals including Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), North Memorial, and Abbott Northwestern.
Next Step is a hospital-based violence prevention program that connects survivors of a violent injury like a gunshot or a stabbing wound to resources and support. The program is a partnership between the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and local hospitals including Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), North Memorial, and Abbott Northwestern.
- 11 participants
- 34 minutes
14 Dec 2022
Mayor Frey Announces Workgroup Focused on Future of Downtown Storefronts.
The Mayor will announce his new workgroup focused on exploring opportunities to reinvent the storefront experience in downtown Minneapolis. The Mayor’s Vibrant Downtown Storefronts Workgroup will analyze current storefront space, along with local and national trends, to consider how those can be applied downtown – looking at both the street and skyway levels.
The workgroup will begin meeting in January 2023.
Press event was held at Holiday Market in the Young Quinlan Building (81 South 9th Street).
The Mayor will announce his new workgroup focused on exploring opportunities to reinvent the storefront experience in downtown Minneapolis. The Mayor’s Vibrant Downtown Storefronts Workgroup will analyze current storefront space, along with local and national trends, to consider how those can be applied downtown – looking at both the street and skyway levels.
The workgroup will begin meeting in January 2023.
Press event was held at Holiday Market in the Young Quinlan Building (81 South 9th Street).
- 7 participants
- 21 minutes
6 Dec 2022
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2022/december/boil-water-advisory-/
Water service remains shut down in the area around Second Street North, east to the Mississippi River between Lowry and 24th avenues while the water main is being repaired. The City will provide an estimate of the outage duration once the break is further evaluated.
Water service remains shut down in the area around Second Street North, east to the Mississippi River between Lowry and 24th avenues while the water main is being repaired. The City will provide an estimate of the outage duration once the break is further evaluated.
- 5 participants
- 15 minutes
2 Dec 2022
MINNEAPOLIS – Mayor Jacob Frey will sign an Executive Order that protects people seeking or receiving gender-affirming care in Minneapolis. During a time when many states are restricting or criminalizing access to this kind of care, this Executive Order supports people’s access to all services, supplies, drug therapies, and other care that an individual may receive to support and affirm their gender identity.
Executive Order 2022-04 prohibits all City of Minneapolis departments and staff from taking any enforcement action against providers or individuals exercising their right to gender-affirming health care in Minneapolis. The Executive Order also affirms the right of minors living apart from their parents to make their own medical decision regarding gender-affirming health care, pursuant to Minnesota state law.
Mayor Frey will be joined by Council President Jenkins and various healthcare providers to discuss the importance of this order and the impact it will have on our city.
Executive Order 2022-04 prohibits all City of Minneapolis departments and staff from taking any enforcement action against providers or individuals exercising their right to gender-affirming health care in Minneapolis. The Executive Order also affirms the right of minors living apart from their parents to make their own medical decision regarding gender-affirming health care, pursuant to Minnesota state law.
Mayor Frey will be joined by Council President Jenkins and various healthcare providers to discuss the importance of this order and the impact it will have on our city.
- 10 participants
- 28 minutes
3 Nov 2022
The Minneapolis City Council voted on Mayor Frey’s nomination of Brian O’Hara as the next Minneapolis Police Chief.
- 3 participants
- 20 minutes
3 Nov 2022
The Minneapolis City Council voted on Mayor Frey’s nomination of Brian O’Hara as the next Minneapolis Police Chief.
- 5 participants
- 20 minutes
1 Nov 2022
With just one week until the Nov. 8 election, City election officials have opened three additional Early Vote Centers, making early in-person voting more convenient for even more Minneapolis voters.
- 3 participants
- 6 minutes
20 Oct 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey, City Council President Andrea Jenkins, and City Council Vice President Linea Palmisano celebrate the government structure omnibus ordinance passing through City Council. This is the first time in over 100 years that the City of Minneapolis has been successful in changing its government structure. The new structure includes four direct reports to the mayor, an integrated Office of Community Safety, and elevates Race Equity, Inclusion & Belonging to a department level – among other changes.
- 4 participants
- 33 minutes
29 Sep 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey will announce his nomination for the next Minneapolis Chief of Police. Commissioner Cedric Alexander and the Police Chief Nominee will be in attendance.
- 10 participants
- 26 minutes
22 Sep 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey, Commissioner Cedric Alexander, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, MPD Interim Chief Amelia Huffman, MPD Commander Jason Case, OVP Manager Jen White – in addition to state and federal law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, and community partners.
- 6 participants
- 34 minutes
15 Sep 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey, Council President Andrea Jenkins, Council Member Jeremiah Ellison, Council Member Jason Chavez and leaders from local business incubators highlight the mayor’s proposed 2023-2024 investments in inclusive economic recovery.
Earlier this year, Mayor Frey’s workgroup on Inclusive Economic Recovery released their report outlining strategies for an inclusive recovery from the impacts of the pandemic and the civil unrest of 2020. The mayor’s proposed budget includes several of the workgroup’s recommendations, including funding to recreate the Black middle class, support workforce training and entrepreneurship, and provide opportunities for wealth creation.
Earlier this year, Mayor Frey’s workgroup on Inclusive Economic Recovery released their report outlining strategies for an inclusive recovery from the impacts of the pandemic and the civil unrest of 2020. The mayor’s proposed budget includes several of the workgroup’s recommendations, including funding to recreate the Black middle class, support workforce training and entrepreneurship, and provide opportunities for wealth creation.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
24 Aug 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey, Council Member Emily Koski, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director Abdi Warsame, MPHA Board Chair Tom Hoch, and CPED Director Andrea Brennan highlighted the mayor’s proposed 2023-2024 investment in MPHA.
Last week, Mayor Frey gave his 2023 budget address where he proposed $2.7 million in one-time MPHA funding over the next two years to be used for immediate needs and emergency repairs.
Last week, Mayor Frey gave his 2023 budget address where he proposed $2.7 million in one-time MPHA funding over the next two years to be used for immediate needs and emergency repairs.
- 7 participants
- 21 minutes
25 Jul 2022
For more information: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/things-to-do/events/2022/july/black-business-week/
- 3 participants
- 10 minutes
7 Jul 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey announces his nomination for the Commissioner of Community Safety. This role will oversee the mayor’s newly proposed Office of Community Safety, which will integrate five departments: 911, Fire, the Office of Emergency Management, Police, and Neighborhood Safety, formerly known as the Office of Violence Prevention. The mayor’s nomination will be transmitted to the Minneapolis City Council for consideration at its July 21 meeting.
- 7 participants
- 35 minutes
5 Jul 2022
Mayor Frey and Interim Chief Huffman will address overall safety concerns and violence in Minneapolis last night (July 4, 2022).
- 8 participants
- 38 minutes
29 Jun 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey, Council President Jenkins, Council Vice-President Palmisano, Council Member Koski, and Council Member Chavez joined community leaders to celebrate this historic moment: that all Minneapolis American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been allocated. In March 2021, ARPA was signed into law and Minneapolis was awarded $271 million through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
These ARPA funds have been allocated over the past year and have allowed the City of Minneapolis to move forward with purpose and urgency with support for housing and homelessness, public safety, climate and public health, economic rebuilding, and City capacity and performance.
These ARPA funds have been allocated over the past year and have allowed the City of Minneapolis to move forward with purpose and urgency with support for housing and homelessness, public safety, climate and public health, economic rebuilding, and City capacity and performance.
- 9 participants
- 30 minutes
27 Jun 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey’s Community Safety Work Group outlined recommendations for improving public safety in Minneapolis, including strategies for strengthening oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), bolstering officer recruitment efforts and accountability systems, and expanding violence prevention and behavioral crisis response programs.
- 10 participants
- 52 minutes
24 May 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey joined Council Members Jeremiah Ellison and LaTrisha Vetaw, City leadership from the Community Planning and Economic Development department, as well as community partners to highlight the proposed $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding dedicated to programming that will provide residents with access to homeownership. This ARPA funding is in addition to the $4.45 million in ARPA funding for reducing racial disparities in homeownership in July 2021 and the ongoing $2.5 million in the City’s annual budget for the Minneapolis Homes program.
- 6 participants
- 17 minutes
16 May 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey joined Council Vice President Linea Palmisano, Council Member Jamal Osman, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Superintendent Al Bangoura and President Meg Forney, as well as community partners to highlight $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding dedicated to programming to expand the urban tree canopy as part of the Green Minneapolis Climate Resiliency Initiative.
This partnership is part of Green Minneapolis’ Twin Cities Climate Resiliency Initiative that is focused on expanding the urban tree canopy across the 7 county Twin Cities metro area. This will add to the existing 600,000 trees under MPRB management in Minneapolis. Green Minneapolis will lead collaboration with the MPRB to add and maintain trees that will mitigate the City’s major heat islands - North and South Green Zones and Downtown and equalize tree canopy coverage across environmentally disadvantaged parts of the city.
This partnership is part of Green Minneapolis’ Twin Cities Climate Resiliency Initiative that is focused on expanding the urban tree canopy across the 7 county Twin Cities metro area. This will add to the existing 600,000 trees under MPRB management in Minneapolis. Green Minneapolis will lead collaboration with the MPRB to add and maintain trees that will mitigate the City’s major heat islands - North and South Green Zones and Downtown and equalize tree canopy coverage across environmentally disadvantaged parts of the city.
- 7 participants
- 22 minutes
10 May 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey joins Council Members Jeremiah Ellison and LaTrisha Vetaw, City leadership from both the Health and Regulatory Services Departments, as well as community partners to highlight $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding dedicated to programming that will put Minneapolis on a path to eliminate childhood lead poisoning from housing by 2035.
The proposed investment will help Minneapolis be the first in the nation to eliminate lead poisoning in rental homes starting in our environmental justice communities with historically high levels of lead poisoning first. Interventions would primarily be window replacement. This would be a data-driven program acting in neighborhoods that we know have lead risks for children. This program addresses the need to find and remove hazards before children encounter them.
The proposed investment will help Minneapolis be the first in the nation to eliminate lead poisoning in rental homes starting in our environmental justice communities with historically high levels of lead poisoning first. Interventions would primarily be window replacement. This would be a data-driven program acting in neighborhoods that we know have lead risks for children. This program addresses the need to find and remove hazards before children encounter them.
- 7 participants
- 20 minutes
5 May 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz have finalized joint powers agreements (JPA) to provide investigative and law enforcement support in Minneapolis. The ongoing support comes at a critical time before warmer weather and will bolster the City’s overall crime prevention and enforcement strategies.
Through the JPAs, the Minnesota State Patrol will provide targeted enforcement support in city limits and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will boost investigative capacity, supplementing the Minneapolis Police Department’s (MPD) diminished staffing levels.
Through the JPAs, the Minnesota State Patrol will provide targeted enforcement support in city limits and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will boost investigative capacity, supplementing the Minneapolis Police Department’s (MPD) diminished staffing levels.
- 8 participants
- 28 minutes
28 Mar 2022
Representatives of Mayor Jacob Frey’s Inclusive Economic Recovery Work Group present recommendations on strategies for an inclusive economic recovery from the impacts of the pandemic and the civil unrest of 2020.
- 3 participants
- 15 minutes
28 Mar 2022
Representatives of Mayor Jacob Frey's Inclusive Economic Recovery Work Group present recommendations on strategies for an inclusive economic recovery from the impacts of the pandemic and the civil unrest of 2020.
- 3 participants
- 12 minutes
17 Mar 2022
Community leaders celebrated the official renaming of Dight Avenue to Cheatham Avenue in south Minneapolis this morning to honor the legacy of John Cheatham, who became the first Black fire captain with the Minneapolis Fire Department in 1899 and is believed to be the City’s first Black firefighter.
- 4 participants
- 2 minutes
14 Mar 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey joins City leadership and external experts to announce his new standards for the Minneapolis Police Department’s (MPD) warrant and entry policy. The proposed policy makes significant changes and restrictions for both the application for and execution of search warrants, while adding additional layers of accountability to the review process following issuance of a search warrant.
- 6 participants
- 33 minutes
4 Mar 2022
Representatives of the Mayor Frey's Government Structure Work Group will highlight recommendations for the implementation of the City’s new Executive Mayor-Legislative Council form of government.
- 4 participants
- 31 minutes
1 Mar 2022
The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a 2022 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) that marks historic investments in youth, addresses ongoing challenges caused by COVID-19, and protects park assets. The budget includes a historic $2.6 million increase in youth investments through a combination of gradual increases in property taxes and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocations.
- 3 participants
- 22 minutes
9 Feb 2022
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Interim Civil Rights Director Alberder Gillespie, DeRay McKesson, and Katie Ryan will provide an update on their approach to reviewing and revising the Minneapolis Police Department’s no-knock warrant policy.
- 6 participants
- 19 minutes
27 Jan 2022
City leaders highlight $16.8 million in investments in affordable housing, including $15.7 million in direct investment and $1.1 million in 10-year federal tax credits as part of the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs.
- 6 participants
- 21 minutes
17 Dec 2021
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Deputy Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman brought together Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) leadership and community partners to discuss the City’s response to violent crime.
- 14 participants
- 43 minutes
13 Dec 2021
The City’s Office of Performance and Innovation will join other City officials and community members to highlight the launch of the behavioral crisis response teams pilot project. Canopy Roots is serving as the provider of the pilot project.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
13 Dec 2021
The City’s Office of Performance and Innovation joined other City officials and community members to highlight the launch of the behavioral crisis response teams pilot project. Canopy Roots is serving as the provider of the pilot project.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
22 Jul 2021
With the ongoing heat wave, City and County leaders remind everyone to take steps to stay safe. Hennepin County has an interactive map of locations where people can find relief from the summer heat.
The City, County and partners share the goal that all people gain access to permanent housing that is safe, stable and affordable over the long term. Since March 2020, the City and Hennepin County have invested $26.5 million to expand and improve shelter and outreach services. Because of these investments, Minneapolis has 200 more shelter beds, including low barrier culturally specific shelter, available today than a year ago at this time and another 36-bed facility under construction.
The City, County and partners share the goal that all people gain access to permanent housing that is safe, stable and affordable over the long term. Since March 2020, the City and Hennepin County have invested $26.5 million to expand and improve shelter and outreach services. Because of these investments, Minneapolis has 200 more shelter beds, including low barrier culturally specific shelter, available today than a year ago at this time and another 36-bed facility under construction.
- 6 participants
- 26 minutes
17 Jun 2021
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined Minneapolis small business owners and community leaders to highlight the $37 million in new economic recovery investments the mayor is proposing with federal stimulus funding made available with the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
Frey’s $89 million American Rescue Plan proposal includes significant investment in support for small businesses, including restaurants, job training and placement, and inclusive economic development work.
Participants:
Wendy’s House of Soul, Heather Warfield
Black Women’s Wealth Alliance, Kenya McKnight Ahad
G & L Furniture, Abe Demmaj
Frey’s $89 million American Rescue Plan proposal includes significant investment in support for small businesses, including restaurants, job training and placement, and inclusive economic development work.
Participants:
Wendy’s House of Soul, Heather Warfield
Black Women’s Wealth Alliance, Kenya McKnight Ahad
G & L Furniture, Abe Demmaj
- 7 participants
- 22 minutes
10 Jun 2021
Mayor Frey’s $89 million American Rescue Plan proposal includes significant investment in expanding affordable housing options, supporting public housing, promoting BIPOC homeownership, and boosting shelter capacity throughout the city.
- 9 participants
- 24 minutes
4 Jun 2021
Mayor Frey prioritized funding for the most urgent needs in Minneapolis with a strong emphasis on economic recovery, affordable housing, and community safety
Proposal features $89 million of the total $271 million provided in Rescue Plan funding and also includes investments for new strategies, like a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot and safety solutions beyond policing
Proposal features $89 million of the total $271 million provided in Rescue Plan funding and also includes investments for new strategies, like a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot and safety solutions beyond policing
- 5 participants
- 19 minutes
20 Apr 2021
Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins and City Council Member Alondra Cano will provide remarks on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
- 5 participants
- 35 minutes
15 Apr 2021
Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and other City officials will hold their weekly press briefing to share public safety updates.
- 8 participants
- 42 minutes
1 Mar 2021
Update from local, state and federal law enforcement partners on Operation Safety Net (OSN) activities, one week ahead of the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.
There will be ongoing coordination and planning ahead of the trial. This information sharing is meant to prevent the violent disruption of peaceful protests.
There will be ongoing coordination and planning ahead of the trial. This information sharing is meant to prevent the violent disruption of peaceful protests.
- 9 participants
- 21 minutes
24 Feb 2021
Mayor Jacob Frey, along with other City and Metro Transit officials, held another media briefing to share updates on preparedness plans ahead of the March trial of former MPD officer Derek Chauvin.
- 5 participants
- 16 minutes
17 Feb 2021
City leaders provide update on preparedness efforts ahead of former MPD officer Derek Chauvin trial.
- 9 participants
- 24 minutes
17 Feb 2021
Officers from Minnesota law enforcement agencies established Operation Safety Net to make sure everyone is able to safely have their voice heard during and following the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who was charged in the death of George Floyd.
The purpose of Operation Safety Net is to:
1. Preserve and protect lawful First Amendment non-violent protests and demonstrations
2. Prevent large scale violent civil disturbances, assaultive actions, property damage, fires, and looting to government buildings, businesses, and critical infrastructure
The purpose of Operation Safety Net is to:
1. Preserve and protect lawful First Amendment non-violent protests and demonstrations
2. Prevent large scale violent civil disturbances, assaultive actions, property damage, fires, and looting to government buildings, businesses, and critical infrastructure
- 7 participants
- 22 minutes
12 Feb 2021
Mayor Jacob Frey, City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins and City Council Member Alondra Cano, along with other City leaders, will provide an update on next steps for 38th & Chicago.
- 11 participants
- 37 minutes
3 Nov 2020
At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Grace Wachlarowicz, the director of Minneapolis Election & Voter Services provided an update on the day’s voting.
- 3 participants
- 21 minutes
27 Oct 2020
With a week to go before Election Day, Mayor Jacob Frey and City Clerk Casey Carl announce the opening of two new Early Vote Centers. The new centers make voting early more convenient for residents.
- 2 participants
- 7 minutes
26 Aug 2020
August 26, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announce a change to Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) policy.
- 7 participants
- 22 minutes
29 Jul 2020
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announces an additional Emergency Regulation to implement new COVID safety measures in the City of Minneapolis.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
22 Jul 2020
Speakers include:
Andrea Brennan (CPED): update on encampments response; City/County RFP for proposals for homelessness response and plans to use ESG funding to bring several new shelters online.
Erik Hansen (CPED): Recovery work updates.
Enrique Velazquez (CPED): Update on the City’s complaint-based, education forward approach to compliance of COVID protocols.
Andrea Brennan (CPED): update on encampments response; City/County RFP for proposals for homelessness response and plans to use ESG funding to bring several new shelters online.
Erik Hansen (CPED): Recovery work updates.
Enrique Velazquez (CPED): Update on the City’s complaint-based, education forward approach to compliance of COVID protocols.
- 7 participants
- 48 minutes
25 Jun 2020
Officials from the City of Minneapolis will share updates on violence prevention efforts, COVID-19 response and ongoing recovery work, among other topics. (low audio until 2:58)
- 7 participants
- 30 minutes
25 Jun 2020
City Coordinator Mark Ruff will be joined by leaders from the City enterprise, including the City Attorney’s Office, Health Department, Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) and Information Technology for the news conference.
- 10 participants
- 30 minutes
16 Jun 2020
Officials from the City of Minneapolis will be sharing updates on recovery efforts underway in neighborhoods impacted by civil unrest following the death of George Floyd and the City’s ongoing work to respond to the pandemic.
- 12 participants
- 1:01 hours
27 Mar 2020
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo discuss expectations for Minneapolis residents regarding Governor Walz’s stay at home order.
- 2 participants
- 15 minutes
26 Dec 2019
City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County and non-profit partners gave an update Dec. 26, 2019 to the response efforts to the Francis Drake Hotel fire.
- 7 participants
- 30 minutes
18 Mar 2019
Officials from the Minneapolis Local Organizing Committee, Metro Transit, City of Minneapolis and the mpls downtown council shared key information about Know Before You Go event tips, transportation, parking and downtown business information. For more information, go to minneapolismn.gov/finalfour
- 5 participants
- 13 minutes
26 Feb 2019
City officials provide information about Winter Parking Restrictions that take effect Feb.27. The restrictions are needed to ensure emergency vehicles can navigate City streets that have narrowed because of heavy snow. For more information, go to minneapolismn.gov/snow
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
23 Aug 2018
August 23, 2018 City leaders and residents celebrated the opening of Samatar Crossing today — a new connection for people walking and biking between the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and downtown Minneapolis.
- 5 participants
- 18 minutes
5 Jun 2018
Announce construction changes to I-35W and I-94 near downtown Minneapolis including the downtown access and what commuters can do to navigate the changes.
- 5 participants
- 19 minutes
25 May 2018
City and community leaders announce today's passage of Tobacco 21, which raises the smoking age in Minneapolis to 21.
- 7 participants
- 20 minutes
11 Sep 2017
Minneapolis City leaders outline campaign to end traffic deaths, injuries by 2027.
- 5 participants
- 21 minutes
28 Aug 2017
A celebration to mark the beginning of construction on Samatar Crossing, a new pedestrian and biking connection between the Cedar-Riverside neighhood and downtown Minneapolis. Samatar Crossing is named in honor of the late Hussein Samatar, a former Minneapolis School Board member and the first Somali-American elected to public office in Minneapolis.
- 6 participants
- 20 minutes
31 Jul 2017
Mayor Hodges and Acting Chief Arradondo lay out their vision for public safety and public trust in Minneapolis in a news conference July 31, 2107.
- 7 participants
- 22 minutes
18 Jul 2017
July 18, 2017 Press Conference regarding July 15 Officer-Involved Shooting
- 3 participants
- 13 minutes
