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Minneapolis still short on cops as judge sets jury trial for staffing lawsuit
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This issue has been ongoing, with a previous ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2022 finding the city deficient in meeting its hiring goals.
Minneapolis is facing a lawsuit related to its police force. The city's staffing levels are under scrutiny. A recent development involves a jury trial, which has been ordered by a Hennepin County judge.
The lawsuit seeks to enforce a requirement outlined in the city's charter. This issue has been ongoing, with a previous ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2022 finding the city deficient in meeting its hiring goals. Further details about the case and its progression are available from local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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