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City attorney says Muslim Minneapolis City Council members can’t host iftar in a city building
Several Muslim Minneapolis City Council members say they’re disappointed that Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration has put the brakes on their plan to hold an iftar Friday in a city building using city funds.
Minneapolis City Council members cancel iftar planned at city building
A group of Muslim Minneapolis City Council members canceled a Ramadan event scheduled to be held at a city building after being informed they couldn't use city resources to host a religious event.
Minneapolis cancels planned iftar, citing separation of church and state
Minneapolis City Council members have canceled a planned iftar, after city officials raised concerns about hosting a religious event with public funds.
Andrea Jenkins will not seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council
Jenkins was elected to the Minneapolis City Council in 2017, becoming the first Black transgender woman to serve on the board’s history.
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 constituents on Monday.
Iftar event planned by city council members canceled after city leaders say its unconstitutional
The event was going to be held at the public service building, according to an Instagram post by City Councilor Jamal Osman.
Minneapolis City Council OKs demolition of 1914 grain mill along Hiawatha Avenue
Another grain mill is slated for demolition on Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis, which would make it the fourth out of nine ...
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New concerns over Minneapolis violence prevention funding decisions
Minneapolis City Council members are raising new questions about a proposed $643,632 contract for Rev. Jerry McAfee’s violence interruption organization, Salem Inc., after McAfee blasted the council ...
Minneapolis City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto On George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey's previous veto, but the contentious debate over George Floyd Square ...
Violence interrupter who made threatening statements to City Council could get new contract
Meanwhile, a worker for the Rev. Jerry McAfee’s nonprofit was arrested Friday on probable cause reckless endangerment.
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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.
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Mpls. City Council advances plan for pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square with override of mayor's veto
Future of George Floyd Square uncertain after city council overrides veto 02:40 Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd ...
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 ...
Readers Write: Minneapolis City Council, International Women’s Day protests
Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne’s latest commentary offers a good illustration of his mindset and that of ...