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September 10

Minneapolis Police Chief search advances as candidate review begins

More than a dozen internal and external people have applied, and community engagement continues as the City prepares for interviews.
Police
September 10

Minneapolis celebrates Welcoming Week, connecting communities and building belonging

The designated week, Sept. 10-19, brings residents together through cultural events, community conversations and a special Citizenship Day presentation.
Neighborhood & Community Relations
September 2

Three dead, others injured in Loring Park shooting

Victims include multiple Minneapolis police officers and civilians; suspected shooter dead
Police
August 26

Kids & families are the focus of upcoming independent music venue concerts

The nine-part Family Gathering Concert Series is part of the City’s small business venue and music activation investment with a focus on youth and families.
Arts & Cultural Affairs
August 25

Annunciation Remembrance Day

On Thursday, Aug. 27, Minneapolis will hold a day of service in honor of the Annunciation community. The City invites community members to plant flowers and trees, assemble care kits for youth.
Communications
August 24

Minneapolis leaders invite community to help shape search for next police chief

The Mayor’s Office, Office of Community Safety (OCS) and Minneapolis City Council members are partnering to host and facilitate community listening sessions across the city.
Police
August 12

City Council takes up Mayor’s 2027 Recommended Budget as next steps in process

A final budget plan must be adopted by at least seven affirmative votes and approved by the Mayor before the end of the year.
City Council
August 12

Mayor Frey delivers 2027 budget address

The proposed budget addresses $60 million gap, reduces spending by more than $20 million and protects public safety, housing and economic development.
Finance & Property Services, Mayor
August 10

Be prepared for Election Day

Tomorrow is Election Day in Minneapolis! While more than 15,000 voters in Minneapolis have already cast early ballots, thousands of others will be heading to their polling places to vote.
City Clerk
July 30

City Council confirms Dr. Reginald Freeman to be next Minneapolis Fire Chief

The City Council voted to confirm Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Dr. Reginald Freeman as the 19th Chief of the Minneapolis Fire Department, the third African American leader to hold the office.
City Council, Fire
July 30

Music to our ears: City announces summer & fall music events to boost live venues’ economy

The events bring more revenue and guests after "State of Live" finds that independent venues bring $2.2 billion in economic impact to the community despite profit loss.
Arts & Cultural Affairs
July 27

Black Business Week 2026 celebrates entrepreneurship & strengthens economic resiliency

Mayor Jacob Frey officially proclaims July 27 – 31 Black Business Week, which connects entrepreneurs with resources and encourages residents to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses.
City Council, Community Planning & Economic Development
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