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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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.
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Healthy Living

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

We help adults find careers in high-demand industries.
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Vision Zero

We can work together to prevent severe injuries and deaths from traffic crashes.
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Urban Scholars

This program is for college and graduate students who want to work in the public sector.
A mobility hub and bus stop on a busy street.

Curbside access policy in development

We are working to develop a new policy on how we manage curbside access.
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Clean City

You can volunteer to help keep Minneapolis beautiful. Take part in one of our Clean City programs and make a difference in our city.
Adopt-a-Block yard sign

Adopt-a-Block

You can improve your neighborhood's curb appeal when you volunteer to keep your block free of litter. The City provides free bags and gloves for cleanup.
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Adopt-an-Ash Receptacle

You can reduce cigarette litter in Minneapolis when you volunteer to empty an ash receptacle on a regular basis.
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Adopt-a-Litter Container

By adopting a litter container, you can reduce litter on the streets where you live and work.
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Adopt-a-Median

It’s easy to keep our medians, traffic circles, and other public green spaces beautiful year-round.
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Adopt-a-Recycling Container

You can help keep Minneapolis clean and beautiful by adopting a recycling container.
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