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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CareerWorks

We offer career coaching and skills training to adults.
Peoples Way

Peoples' Way

The City is partnering with the community to support the future of the Peoples’ Way site at 3744 Chicago Ave.
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Next Step

We partner with hospitals to support victims of violent injury.
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Adopt-a-Drain

You can help keep our waterways clean by adopting a storm drain in your neighborhood.
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Nicollet Mall granite pavers

Pavers are available on a first come, first served basis to the general public.
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Ready Camp emergency prep training

You can take our free training to learn how to prepare for an emergency.
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EMS Pathways Academy

You can earn your emergency medical technician (EMT) training in 12 weeks, and get paid for doing it.
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.
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Upper Harbor Redevelopment

We're reconnecting North Minneapolis to the riverfront with new places to work and live, a 20-acre park and an outdoor amphitheater.
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Salt mini-course

You can take our lesson on de-icing salt. Learn how salt impacts the environment and the best practices for snow and ice removal. The salt mini-course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
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Storm drain stenciling

You can organize a group to stencil our motto and clean up storms drains in your neighborhood.
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Minneapolis Democracy Center

The former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha Ave. is now the Minneapolis Democracy Center. In the future, it will include a voting polling place, a large community partner space and more.
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