Minneapolis City Council

Stories from the past 45 days

METRO H Line Corridor Plan Advances, Presented to Pedestrian Committee

Meeting Sep 3, 2026Story Date Sep 9, 2026

City staff and Metro Transit officials unveiled the recommended corridor plan for the METRO H Line to the Pedestrian Advisory Committee, marking a significant step for regional transit and pedestrian…

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34th St Neighborhood Greenway Under Review by Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Meeting Sep 3, 2026Story Date Sep 9, 2026

The city's Pedestrian Advisory Committee recently considered the 34th St Neighborhood Greenway as part of its ongoing oversight of urban infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety an…

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Pedestrian Advisory Committee Advances Critical Traffic Calming Designs

Meeting Sep 3, 2026Story Date Sep 9, 2026

The Pedestrian Advisory Committee officially approved its comments on the 30% design phase for several key Traffic Calming and Safety Projects, marking a significant step towards enhancing pedestrian…

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Neighborhood Safety Department Faces Scrutiny Over Contract Management Failures

Meeting Jun 23, 2026Story Date Oct 13, 2026

A recent audit presented to the Minneapolis Budget Committee revealed the Neighborhood Safety Department is not effectively managing its contracts, prompting calls for strengthened controls and accoun…

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Minneapolis Council Debates Autonomous Vehicle Regulations Amid Worker Protection Concerns

Meeting Sep 30, 2026Story Date Oct 3, 2026

City Council members considered a proposed 'Workers Drive Minneapolis Ordinance' at a recent Budget Committee meeting, aiming to proactively regulate autonomous vehicles to prevent potential job displ…

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Minneapolis Adopts Ambitious Vision Zero Plan to Eradicate Traffic Fatalities

Meeting Aug 21, 2026Story Date Sep 30, 2026

The City Council approved the 2026-2030 action plan, reinforcing its commitment to traffic safety and innovative enforcement measures.

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City Council Grapples with MPD Budget Overruns and Internal Affairs Backlog

Meeting Sep 16, 2026Story Date Sep 29, 2026

Minneapolis officials raised serious concerns about police department spending and the significant delay in handling internal misconduct cases during recent standing committee meetings.

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Minneapolis Hotels Secure Liquor License Renewals Amidst Committee Safety Debate

Meeting Feb 20, 2026Story Date Sep 28, 2026

The Minneapolis City Budget Committee approved the liquor license renewals for Canopy by Hilton and The Depot Minneapolis, a Renaissance Hotel, after robust discussion surrounding potential public saf…

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