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Todd Barnette to resign as Minneapolis safety commissioner after council stalemate
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Howard Thompson , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The resignation of Commissioner Barnette is a notable development in the city's community safety leadership, and residents may want to follow local news for any updates or additional details on this matter.
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette has announced his resignation. He will step down from his role by the end of the year. This decision comes after a standoff with the city council regarding his appointment.
The details of the standoff are not specified here, but further information can be found through local news sources. The resignation of Commissioner Barnette is a notable development in the city's community safety leadership, and residents may want to follow local news for any updates or additional details on this matter.
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Category: government Published: August 3, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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