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Minneapolis City Council Approves Police Contract with Major Pay Increases, Enhances Oversight and Transparency
In a decisive move by the Minneapolis City Council, an agreement was reached with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis that promises to reshape the landscape of policing in the city. Following a majority 8-4 vote, the Minneapolis City Council has adopted a collective bargaining agreement that includes a substantive 21.7% pay increase over three years for police officers—a shift that will propel MPD compensation from the bottom quartile to the top echelon regionally.
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
Minneapolis is charting a new course in strengthening its police force and civil rights accountability, following the recent approval of a substantial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). In a decisive 8-4 vote by the City Council, Minneapolis police officers are set to receive a 21.7 percent pay rise over three years, positioning them among the highest paid in Minnesota come 2025. As reported by the City's bulletin, the agreement, covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, is set to enhance recruitment and retention amidst fears of workforce attrition with 160 of the 512 officers available for duty eligible for retirement this year.
Saint Louis Park Parks Equip with Lifesaving AEDs Thanks to Safety Grant
Saint Louis Park's green spaces just got a heart-saving upgrade. Thanks to a generous public safety aid grant, visitors to Aquila Park, Wolfe Park, Louisiana Oaks Park, and Westwood Hills Nature Center now have access to life-saving technology in the form of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The city's parks and...
Lynx co-captains reflect on first half success at 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend
PHOENIX — Saturday night’s showcase in the desert was just as much a business trip as it was a WNBA All-Star Game. The game serves as a jumping off point for Team USA on their way to the Olympics — especially for Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations.
Anthony Edwards did the unthinkable at Team USA practice
Minnesota Timberwolves fans are more than aware of the incredible, infectious confidence of Anthony Edwards. His uncanny and sometimes even unfounded belief in himself is a major reason he has achieved as much success as he has early on in his career, and it is certainly a reason he is currently competing with the US Olympic team in Europe.
Shocking Reason Why Minneapolis Mayor’s $18K Trip To Somalia Canceled Last-Minute!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis leaders are facing backlash after abruptly canceling a planned trip to Somalia. The trip, intended to boost public safety and strengthen community ties, was nixed just days before takeoff. A Bold Plan Unfolds. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara had grand plans...
Surprise Guest Wows Crowd At Yacht Fest [PHOTOS]
The first-ever Minnesota Yacht Club Festival took place on Friday at Harriet Island in St. Paul. A massive crowd was on hand to see Durry, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Head and the Heart, Gwen Stefani, and Alanis Morisette. The day started off on a down note when the...
Monday Morning Mailbag: Training Camp Opens, Bobby Bryant Heading for Ring of Honor
Do you have a comment or question? Send it to the Vikings.com Mailbag! Every Monday we'll post several comments and/or questions as part of the Vikings.com Monday Morning Mailbag. Although we can't post every comment or question, we will reply to every question submitted. Vikings Training Camp is upon us.
Minneapolis Park Workers' Strike Enters Third Week, Prompting Concert Cancellations and Unfair Labor Charge
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's (MPRB) workers represented by Local 363 continue their strike for the third consecutive week, with no resolution in sight despite ongoing mediation efforts. An official statement released by the MPRB on July 19th detailed the current status of negotiations and operations. The statement outlined that around 54% of Local 363 park workers remain on the job amidst the labor dispute and that forestry crews have been diligently responding to tree-related service calls following a recent storm. Despite these efforts, a $1.4 million wage gap persists between the proposals of the MPRB and Local 363.
Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline
What will the Minnesota Twins do at the MLB trade deadline? Who knows, but the Pohlads reportedly don't want to spend AT ALL. The post Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Vikings wanted to do with Kirk Cousins exactly what the Falcons have done
When quarterback Kirk Cousins was asked whether he would have signed with the Falcons if he’d known they’d be using the eighth overall pick on a quarterback, Cousins said, “I don’t really deal in hypotheticals.”. That was a soft way of saying, “Hell no.”. A...
Former 4th-Round Pick Predicted to be Vikings’ ‘Biggest Breakout’ in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings retooled their defense in the offense, adding several veterans who are expected to start or play key roles in 2024. However, they could get the most significant additional contributions from one of their own. Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder points to former fourth-round draft pick Camryn Bynum, who...
Colin Cowherd predicts where the Vikings will finish in the 2024 season
Expectations seem low for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2024 NFL season. Playing in a highly-competitive division with a tough schedule while transitioning to new players in key positions could be a recipe for a struggling season or might bring out the best in the purple and gold. Experts have...
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