The Minneapolis City Council has approved new contracts for the city's police officers with a vote of 8-4.Minneapolis police will now see some of the highest salaries across Minnesota within a matter of years.

Leaders in Minneapolis have agreed to terms on a new police contract while vowing to continue pressing for reforms that further transparency and accountability within the state’s largest officer ranks.

Council members say this proposal is projected to cost around $9 million in 2025 and more than $10 million in 2026.