Summary
On March 31, 2023, the Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey approved terms of a court-enforceable settlement agreement. It resolves the Minnesota Department of Human Rights’ (MDHR) probable cause determination that the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) have engaged in a pattern or practice of race discrimination in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
- The MDHR investigation launched June 1, 2020, one week after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd.
- On April 27, 2022, MDHR announced its findings.
- On July 21, 2022, the City and MDHR agreed to a joint statement of principles related to the MDHR findings.
See MDHR investigation timeline