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The Minneapolis City Council doesn't set foreign policy — so here's why its members are pondering a formal call for a ceasefire in Gaza ⤵️⤵️⤵️ axios.com/local/twin-cit…

🏗️Send in your Kmart lot plans. The City of Minneapolis is accepting consultant proposals for development plans at the former Kmart site. Proposals are due Feb. 2. There is an info session Jan. 11. (link in replies)

As the city of Minneapolis weighs which organization should oversee court-mandated changes to the Minneapolis Police Department, community members say they want to be involved. 📝 Mohamed Ibrahim bit.ly/3RPhq2p

A new Minneapolis School Board candidate has filed campaign finance registration for District 6 - Lara Bergman. minneapolis.maplight.com/public/candida…

Organizations can apply for $5,000 - $25,000 and the application deadline is Feb. 14. Look for and select "RFP for 2024 Homegrown Minneapolis Community Projects" on the E-Supplier portal: bit.ly/HomegrownRFP

RIGHT NOW: The Minneapolis City Council is debating a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza & end to U.S. aid to Israel — with a huge crowd on hand, filling both the chamber and an overflow room. The language here is incredibly sensitive, and they're making amendments now.

Minneapolis City Council in closed session discussing a likely settlement in a lawsuit filed on behalf of journalists who were intentionally targeted by MPD in 2020. mprnews.org/story/2024/02/…

NEW: Shortly after the council's override, Mayor Jacob Frey issued his own proclamation. Frey calls for a ceasefire in Gaza & the release of hostages — but without the City Council's references to allegations Israel is committing "genocide." He also calls for a "two-state solution."

Minneapolis City Council will consider safe outdoor spaces, public health response to homeless encampments. By Katelyn Vue with Report for America Read about Thursday's vote here: sahanjournal.com/housing/minnea…

For the past year I've been writing short profiles on Detroit Documenters, and it’s been so fun to learn more about their experiences and why they value documenting public meetings. 🧵

Early voting has begun! 🥳 Calling all Mpls residents to our Early Vote Center to cast your ballot in the Primary Election. Language support is available, as well as the Express Vote assistive device! Curious about other ways to vote? Go to our website to make a plan! #VoteMpls