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Yes, we have a crime problem that needs to be addressed. But the downtown economy is in an upswing, and that wouldn't be possible if it was an entirely hostile environment.
Still below 2019 levels, violent offenses are creeping up in the city's downtown west neighborhood as business and night life returns to a semblance of normalcy.
Several dozen people, both sworn and civilian, were honored.
Thursday, during the Minneapolis City Council meeting, members will discuss potentially moving the city's first police precinct and a potential salary increase for the police chief position.
Relocating across downtown to the Century Plaza building would more than double available space.