Minneapolis, MN
Budget battle in Minneapolis leads to unusual mayoral veto
Budget battle brewing in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a rare veto in response to a budget passed by the Minneapolis City Council. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the full story.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis City Council members say they passed a budget that is responsive to its residents.
“Today we passed a budget that deeply reflects our values,” said council president Elliot Payne.
But the mayor says the budget is problematic and quickly vetoed it.
“It is reckless. It is irresponsible and it is bad for the city of Minneapolis,” said mayor Jacob Frey.
Frey says the $1.9 billion budget contains $6.5 million in additional spending, while taking money away from clearing and preventing homeless encampments, recruiting and retaining police officers and basic city services like filling potholes and plowing streets.
“This budget cuts needs and adds wants,” said Frey.
But city council members take issue with the mayor saying they prioritized what he calls “pet projects” by steering money to specific non-profits and neighborhood safety programs.
“It is not a pet project to be responsive to our constituents,” said council member Aurin Chowdhury.
The mayor signed off on the city council’s lower 6.9 percent property tax increase as opposed to the 8.1 percent increase he initially called for. But city council members say by vetoing their budget, the mayor is playing politics.
“It is our job as the purse holders of the city to make sure that we are spending your dollars in a reasonable and effective way,” said council member Robin Wonsley.
The city council could vote as early as Thursday whether to override the mayor’s veto or leave it intact.
Minneapolis, MN
Friends, family and community gather to honor Officer Jamal Mitchell with street dedication
A Minneapolis street will forever serve to honor the police officer who lost his life on it. A portion of Blaisdell Avenue is now called “Officer Jamal Mitchell Way.”
Two years ago, Officer Mitchell was shot and killed while responding to an active shooter. The man who murdered him was the person Officer Mitchell was trying to help.
Mitchell’s friends, family, and community gathered on Saturday to make sure his name is remembered.
“He is emblematic of everything that Minneapolis is about,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “This is someone who lived his life in service to those he loved — a hero, who gave his life to protect others without a second thought.”
“May every person who passes this sign take a moment to reflect on the example Jamal Mitchell set for all of us,” said Katie Blackwell, Interim Chief of Minneapolis Police. “Jamal, we will never forget you.”
“Man, do we miss him,” said friend and neighbor Chris Dunker. “Our backyard barbecues, our game nights, even just conversations, Jamal, with you in your front yard as you were playing with your kids.”
“Jamal, my friend, we miss you daily. We admire your bravery, we honor your legacy, we will never forget your sacrifice to this community,” said Dunker. “Rest easy, brother.”
Mitchell was awarded the Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart after his death in 2024. His former commander says Mitchell’s name on the street sign reminds us we are the fabric of each other.
Minneapolis, MN
Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach
A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis from Chicago was reportedly diverted after an “unruly passenger” tried to breach the cockpit late on Friday.
The FBI and police responded to reports of a security concern with the passenger, who was detained by police at the Dane county regional airport in Madison, Wisconsin.
The flight continued its journey to Minneapolis, landing early on Saturday morning, according to FlightAware data. There were no reported injuries among the 147 passengers and six crew members onboard the flight.
A United spokesperson said flight 2005 “landed safely in Madison … to address a security concern with an unruly passenger”.
The FBI in Milwaukee said the agency was notified of the flight’s diversion, and its agents, along with local law enforcement, responded to the airport.
“A subject was detained by the [local] sheriff’s office, and afterwards passengers resumed their flight,” an FBI spokesperson said.
In air traffic communications reported by NBC News, personnel onboard the plane could be heard discussing the attempted cockpit breach with ground control.
“I do not believe they ever cuffed him, but they were able to finally get control of him after multiple attempts to try to breach the cockpit,” a member of the crew said. “I believe at this point he is seated in a seat and flanked with law enforcement officers on either side.”
Aircraft hijackings are almost unheard of in the US since the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, when four aircraft were taken over by Islamic extremists, including two that crashed into and destroyed New York’s World Trade Center.
But between 1968 and 1972, known as hijacking’s so-called golden age, more than 130 US planes were hijacked. Many of those hijackers demanded to be flown to Cuba.
Minneapolis, MN
United flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Wisconsin due to unruly passenger: officials
Saturday, May 30, 2026 3:58AM
CHICAGO (WLS) — A United Airlines flight that left Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Friday was diverted due to an unruly passenger, officials said.
United flight 2005 from Chicago was headed to Minneapolis but landed in Madison, Wisconsin.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
“United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a security concern with an unruly passenger,” the airline said in a statement. “The flight is expected to continue to Minneapolis later on Friday.”
No injuries were reported, United said.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story.
Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
-
Miami, FL7 minutes agoLive Updates from Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville Regional
-
Boston, MA10 minutes agoPolice Blotter: Cambridge meth chemist sentenced to prison; Boston firefighters make high-flying save
-
Denver, CO15 minutes agoColorado outdoor spirit, music comes to downtown Denver
-
Seattle, WA22 minutes agoMild weekend weather in Seattle before 80s return
-
San Diego, CA24 minutes agoWashington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread
-
Milwaukee, WI30 minutes agoBrewers score: Sproat struggles in start, Astros win in Houston
-
Atlanta, GA37 minutes agoFeds seek Atlanta judge’s recusal amid sex affair inquiry
-
Minneapolis, MN40 minutes agoFriends, family and community gather to honor Officer Jamal Mitchell with street dedication
