Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
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Parklets and street cafes

You can enroll to host a parklet or open a street café in the City of Minneapolis.
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Food Forward

We help restaurants reduce wasted food, save money, and make a lasting impact.
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City Trees

We offer a low-cost way for residents and businesses to help build the city's tree canopy.
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Clean City Classroom

When you become a Clean City Classroom educator, you can teach youth about the best ways to handle waste. We'll provide you lesson plans and materials at no cost.
MinneapolUS is a street outreach team led by the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention

MinneapolUS

Our violence interrupters identify and calm conflicts that may lead to serious violence.
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Digital equity

Information Technology helps residents access high-speed internet and technology resources. We support efforts to address the digital divide in Minneapolis.
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Stable Homes Stable Schools

We offer stable housing and schooling for elementary-age students and their families.
Staff look at current map of council wards and voting precincts

Redistricting

A process to set new election district lines based on the current population.
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City of Minneapolis Open Streets

Open Streets turns city streets into car-free spaces for a day. People can walk, bike, roll, and enjoy local events and businesses.
Cannabis oils, flower and edibles.

Cannabis

We share information about cannabis for people who live in, work in and visit Minneapolis.
Residents and visitors walking around Open Streets in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis response to federal immigration enforcement surge and ICE shootings

Learn about the impact of current federal actions and how the City of Minneapolis is responding.
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