Minneapolis Daily Brief: Shootings, Eviction Notice Vote, Metro Surge Fallout

Top local headlines for Friday

Three shootings reported within about 20 minutes

Police are investigating three separate shootings from Thursday evening, March 5, that happened within roughly 20 minutes across the city. One man suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after an altercation inside a home in Northeast. In the other two cases, victims were reported to have non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the incidents did not appear to be related, and investigators reported three arrests early Friday tied to one of the shootings.

City Council backs 60-day pre-eviction notices through Aug. 31

The City Council approved an ordinance that would temporarily double the required pre-filing eviction notice period from 30 days to 60 days, through Aug. 31, 2026. Supporters argue the extra time can help renters connect with rental assistance and avoid displacement during ongoing disruptions connected to Operation Metro Surge. The measure now goes to the mayor for approval or a veto.

Federal court weighs contempt over detainees’ missing belongings

A federal judge held a hearing in St. Paul to consider whether top federal officials should be held in contempt in cases where people detained during the immigration crackdown were ordered released but did not promptly get their property back. The disputed items include cash, identification documents, and clothing. The hearing also underscored broader friction between federal judges and the government over compliance with court orders tied to the surge-era detention cases.

New numbers detail overtime and staffing strain for city policing

A separate city-focused report on the surge period outlined steep overtime spending and operational ripple effects. Minneapolis police leadership said staffing was stretched by heightened tensions and a surge in calls for service, with officers shifted into extended tours and public-order response. The report put additional spending tied to the surge period at more than $5 million, driven largely by overtime, and described knock-on impacts such as injuries and work disruptions while staff were pulled from regular assignments.

As the weekend begins, the biggest near-term markers to watch are updates on the shooting investigations, the mayor’s decision on the eviction-notice ordinance, and any further court orders or deadlines in the contempt proceedings.

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