Liz Sawyer

MINNEAPOLIS — Two weeks before Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey nominated Brian O'Hara for a second term as police chief and a month before O'Hara

Semiannual report by independent evaluator takes city to task for failing to resolve cases in a timely fashion, despite repeated warnings to MPD leadership.

MINNEAPOLIS — More than two years into Minneapolis' push to implement a court-ordered settlement agreement, police reform efforts lag behind — stymied

City officials tapped a Minneapolis law firm to investigate Brian O’Hara following allegations of improper relationships with subordinates last year.

Officer Joseph Klimmek previously received social media training following inflammatory Facebook comments about violent crime.

Officer Joseph Klimmek had received social media training following inflammatory Facebook comments about violent crime.

Minneapolis chief communications officer Adam Fetcher was fired for alleged theft credit card cash at MN tobacco stores.

Adam Fetcher, a former press secretary in the Obama Administration, was ousted following allegations that he stole from colleagues.

For years, MPD has used unmanned aircraft for specific tasks, including search and rescue operations. Some residents want the City Council to reject a pilot program.

Minneapolis police want to expand drone program to respond to patrol calls. Some residents are opposed to it. The City Council will vote July 16.