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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Welcoming Week

Read our information and updates about annual Welcoming Week events.
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Community Connections Conference

The 2025 event connects residents, neighborhood groups and local government. The next event has not been scheduled.
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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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Lake Street Safety Center

We have opened a temporary safety center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
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Cannabis

We share information about cannabis for people who live in, work in and visit Minneapolis.
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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.
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Step Up

We help Minneapolis-area teens and young adults get jobs. And we bring youth, skill and diversity to the workforce.
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Zero Waste

We want to reduce garbage thrown away in landfills and waste-to-energy facilities. Learn how we plan to do this.
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Blueprint Approved Institute

We train people and small organizations working to prevent violence.
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Minneapolis School Based Clinics

Our healthcare services for high school students are confidential and open to all. There's no cost for students and their families.
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Air quality

You can help us monitor our air through our community air monitoring project.
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Biochar

Our biochar program reduces tree waste and improves soil health. It also removes carbon from the air.
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