Liz Sawyer

Law gap cited for shooter’s permit

Gunman vowed to shoot staff in email night before

Despite record, suspect had gun permit

Years of threats preceded deadly shooting in Mpls.

Minneapolis officials in dispute over phone call

Safety chief says council member said he'd back him for a political favor.

Barnette planning to leave at year's end

The Mpls. safety official's future had been in limbo.

Her faces second police accusation

St. Paul mayor counters that officers invited her into their culture, respects investigation.

St. Paul mayor facing sex harassment probe

City hires an outside law firm after police chief files complaint alleging inappropriate conduct.

Residents weary of police drones

In wake of ICE surge, opponents of MPD’s proposed program cite fears for safety and of surveillance.

Ex-Mpls official accused of theft

Communications chief stole from fellow city workers, sources say.

Cop fired for liking racist social post

MPD officer previously received training after inflammatory Facebook comments.

O’Hara probe costly for taxpayers

City of Mpls. paid firm almost $127,000 to examine conduct of ex-police chief.

Case backlog hinders MPD’s reform efforts

Evaluator cites city for not efficiently resolving complaints against cops.

New claims against chief detailed

Draft lawsuit incriminates O'Hara and his driver, but city officials pushed back on its veracity.

Whistleblower triggered reopening of O’Hara probe

Tip led to revelation that police chief interfered with original investigation

O’Hara quits after ‘painful’ Frey talk

Mayor defends his handling of investigations into police chief.

Frey nominates O'Hara for 2nd term as police chief

Mayor puts him up for confirmation before a skeptical City Council.

O’Hara’s future as police chief in jeopardy as support flags