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Prosecutors announced Wednesday that they will not file charges against the Minneapolis police officer responsible for fatally shooting Amir Locke during a no-knock raid earlier this year. 

Mayor Jacob Frey issued his proposed Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) warrant and entry policy. The formalized changes follow after MPD officers conducted a no-knock warrant which resulted in the death of Amir Locke earlier this year. The official policy takes effect Friday, April 8, 2022, and officer training will begin immediately, according to the city.

Public Works crews are gearing up to start the City’s comprehensive street sweeping program to clear away what has accumulated in the streets over the winter, according to Minneapolis officials.

The City of Minneapolis has entered in to license agreements with three operators — Lyft, Lime, and Spin — to participate in its Shared Bike and Scooter program launching in mid-April.

The City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis. The contract includes $7,000 continuity incentives for current Minneapolis Police Department officers and any who join the force by the end of the year.

The southbound lane of First Avenue from Sixth Street South to Seventh Street South next to Target Center in downtown Minneapolis will be closed Thursday, March 31 through Monday, April 4 for NCAA Women’s Final Four festivities.