Minneapolis police staffing lawsuit heads toward 2027 trial

Twin Cities Daily Digest

A jury trial is scheduled for April 2027 over Minneapolis’ failure to meet its charter-mandated police staffing level. Mayor Jacob Frey has been ordered to reach 731 sworn officers by January 4, putting staffing, city compliance, and public-safety policy under continued scrutiny.

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Updated Sep 10, 2026

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