The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis advances measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers

Minneapolis City Council members have narrowly passed a measure that would establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Minnesota Democrats hold emergency meeting in response to melee at Minneapolis political convention

Minnesota Democratic leaders are meeting over Zoom on Thursday evening to discuss the chaos that broke out during a weekend convention to endorse a candidate for a Minneapolis City Council race

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Democratic Minneapolis City Council candidate says he doesn't condone violence, days after melee

Days after chaos erupted at a Democratic nominating convention for a Minneapolis City Council seat, one of the candidates says he does not condone violence

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in 5th District DFL race

MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly defeated former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels in Tuesday's Fifth District DFL primary.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022

Don Samuels concedes as Rep. Ilhan Omar holds lead in Minn. 5th District DFL primary race

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels conceded the Fifth District DFL primary to Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar Tuesday night as Omar held a narrow lead in the race.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022

Rep. Ilhan Omar leading Don Samuels in 5th District DFL primary race

MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar faced a spirited challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's 5th District DFL primary.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022

Policing, abortion at forefront of primary race between Rep. Ilhan Omar and Don Samuels

MINNEAPOLIS — Don Samuels is waging his Democratic congressional primary battle against nationally known U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with the hope that Minneapolis voters will reject her campaign like they did last year's contentious policing ballot measure.

Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, other Minnesota mayors endorse Don Samuels over Rep. Ilhan Omar

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday endorsed Democrat Don Samuels' primary election bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, backing the congresswoman's challenger after she supported his mayoral opponents last year.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Minneapolis to pay $600,000 to journalist blinded by police projectile in wake of George Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council this week approved a $600,000 payout to a freelance journalist who lost her eye to a police projectile while covering protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder in spring 2020.

Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022

Minneapolis City Council postpones discussion on new police union contract

Minneapolis City Council members will take another two weeks to review a contract agreement that would give police officers raises and $7,000 payments, saying they want to better understand the terms of the deal and give residents a chance to share their thoughts.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022