Minneapolis

Minneapolis's Board of Estimate and Taxation meets Tuesday after deadlocking on a property tax levy limit. The city must set the limit by Wednesday, and current talks point to a levy near 12%. The city is $33 million over budget, and missing the deadline risks tens of millions in lost collections next year.

The Minneapolis City Council questioned the police department about overtime spending during a recent meeting. The department spent $33 million on overtime in 2025 and has already passed its 2026 set-aside. Officials acknowledged past mismanagement, and the review bears on how the city balances its budget.

Residents who rent on Nicollet Island are working together to buy their homes. The Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation has listed the properties for sale, and the renters hope to purchase them as a group. The effort matters to renters on the island who face a sale of the properties.

A juvenile was hospitalized Monday evening after police said the person accidentally shot themself in north Minneapolis. It happened on the 1700 block of James Avenue North, and the injury was not life-threatening. At least 17 Minneapolis police units responded near North Commons Community Center, so nearby residents may have seen heavy activity.