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Minneapolis city council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution

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Minneapolis city council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution


In calling for a ceasefire, Minneapolis joins more than 60 other localities since the war began nearly four months ago.

Minneapolis joins the growing list of localities calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. [Getty]

The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, making it one of the largest US cities to take the position.

The measure, passing with a 9-3 veto-proof vote, calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, an end to US aid to Israel, and the release of Palestinian and Israeli political prisoners, in addition to other steps to de-escalate the violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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“We thank the council members, coalitions and community members who have been advocating for this in the last two months. This resolution is not just symbolic, but also very important and powerful, and it highlights how this issue is impacting our local community members and residents of Minneapolis,” Jaylani Hussein, executive director for the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said in a public statement.

“The ball is now in the court of our federal delegation and representatives. They need to listen to their constituents and other American citizens calling them every day to call for a ceasefire. The killings need to stop right now,” he added.

Since 7 October, when Hamas launched a surprise attack and  killed around 1,150 Israeli civilians and military personnel. For its part, Israel killed more than 26,000 Palestinians and wounded around 70,000 in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, many of whom were women and children.

Minneapolis, which is home to progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, is known for having a significant Somali Muslim community and has historically been a leader in leftist causes. 

In calling for a ceasefire, Minneapolis joins more than 60 other localities since the war began nearly four months ago.

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This week’s vote in Minneapolis, with a population of around 430,000, makes it the second-largest city so far to vote in favour of a ceasefire. Earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors in San Francisco, with a population of around 874,000, voted 8-3 for a ceasefire. 



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The Jason Show: Dec. 24, 2025

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The Jason Show: Dec. 24, 2025


Merry Christmas Eve! Jason, Falen, executive producer Jeff and producer Bjorn share their holiday traditions. Plus, a look back at a decade of The Jason Show. An intern at our station, Jackson, put together a great documentary about the show.



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Man fatally shot in Minneapolis, 17-year-old arrested

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Man fatally shot in Minneapolis, 17-year-old arrested


The scene of the shooting on Thomas Avenue North.  (FOX 9)

A man was fatally shot after an argument early Tuesday morning in Minneapolis. 

Fatal shooting on Thomas Avenue North

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What we know:

According to Minneapolis police, around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Thomas Avenue North on reports of a shooting inside a home.

At the scene, officers found a man with several gunshot wounds. The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died, police said.

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Authorities say that an argument led to gunfire, and the suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

A 17-year-old was arrested in connection to the shooting, and police say they are investigating “connections” between the teen arrested and other violent crimes in Minneapolis this year. 

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What they’re saying:

“Another family has forever been impacted by senseless violence,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “Settling disputes with a firearm is completely unacceptable, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure justice in this case.  Every available tool in the juvenile justice system must be used to protect young people who pose a danger to themselves as well as the community.” 

What we don’t know:

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Police did not specify the gender of the 17-year-old. And the other crimes the teen could be connected to were not specified. 

The man who was fatally shot has not been identified. 

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The Source: A press release from the Minneapolis Police Department. 

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41-year-old convicted in triple homicide at Minneapolis encampment

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A 41-year-old was found guilty in the murders of Christopher Martell Washington, Louis Mitchell Lemons, Jr., and Samantha Jo Moss at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

According to a criminal complaint, Earl Bennett rode an e-bike to a tent in the encampment in October 2024, asked to see one of the victims inside and began shooting shortly after being allowed inside. Surveillance video showed him leaving the tent and riding away on his e-bike.

Washington and Lemons were declared dead at the scene, and Moss died at the hospital a week later.

Woman dies nearly a week after triple shooting at Minneapolis encampment; suspect charged

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Bennett is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 16 in this case, the attorney’s office said.

Other cases

Bennett is also a defendant in two other cases.

He was shot by law enforcement after pointing a gun at officers in St. Paul days after the murders.

Officers later learned Bennett had shot and critically injured a man earlier in the evening at a sober living home on the 3500 block of Columbus Avenue South.

The gun Bennett pointed at officers in St. Paul matched the casings found at both the encampment and sober living home shootings.

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These cases both remain open.



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