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Mayor Frey seeks answers, new tools to prevent crime in Minneapolis
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ryan Pattee , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Two mass shootings in less than 24 hours in Minneapolis last weekend have Minneapolis city leaders searching for ways to prevent future violence. “We had a really bad weekend,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in an interview recorded for “ At Issue with Tom Hauser ” on Friday. “We’re going to m...
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Key takeaway ” Late Friday, Minneapolis Police said the one arrest was from a third shooting near the scene of the mass shooting near 19 th and Nicollet in south Minneapolis.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents are likely to be watching the city council's upcoming discussions on expanded technology use with great interest, given the recent mass shootings and the ongoing shortage of police officers. The city's charter-mandated minimum force of 731 officers has been a point of contention, and Mayor Frey's agreement with the court's order to hire more officers may alleviate some concerns. However, the council's previous rejection of a drone pilot project due to concerns about potential misuse by immigration agents suggests that the path to implementing new tools will not be straightforward. As the city struggles to balance public safety with community trust, the effectiveness of technologies like Shot Spotters and cameras in high-crime areas will be closely scrutinized. The potential for these tools to free up officers to focus on priority areas could be a key factor in reducing crime, but it remains to be seen how the city will navigate the complexities of implementation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two mass shootings in less than 24 hours in Minneapolis last weekend have Minneapolis city leaders searching for ways to prevent future violence. “We had a really bad weekend,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in an interview recorded for “ At Issue with Tom Hauser ” on Friday. “We’re going to m...
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