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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Volunteers

Approach to prevent violence

The City works to reduce violence through prevention, intervention and healing.
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.
Group of people celebrating National Night Out

National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is a night to gather with your neighbors and partner with police.
People biking.

As You Go MPLS

There are great ways to get around Minneapolis without a car. You can try walking, taking a bike or public transit instead. Enjoy the things you can see and do as you go.
A couple holding hands.

Domestic partner registration

You can register a domestic partnership with the City. Registering allows you to visit a partner in a health care facility. Some employers provide benefits to registered partners.
A street corner in Minneapolis

Street or alley vacation

You can ask the City to give up rights to a public right of way and return control of the land to a private party.
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.
People enjoying Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall and downtown transit changes

The City is exploring changes to transit routes downtown. This work is part of re-envisioning the future of Nicollet Mall.
sewer grate that says "flows to creep keep drain clean" with turtle

Storm drain stenciling

You can organize a group to stencil our motto and clean up storms drains in your neighborhood.
family on laptop

Minneapolis census

You can learn about the City's efforts to get a complete count for the 2020 census.
Person using laptop while holding coffee

Digital equity

The City helps residents access high-speed internet and technology resources.
Two senior adults walking and smiling

Healthy Living

We seek to prevent chronic health conditions. We do this by making long-lasting changes in the community.
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