Minneapolis Democracy Center

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

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The City of Minneapolis would like your feedback on proposals from perspective tenants for the development and management of the community space within the Minneapolis Democracy Center. Survey closes September 12, 2025.
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Plans and timeline

Learn about the plans for the Minneapolis Democracy Center building and read our timeline.

Minneapolis Democracy Center community engagement

You shared your input on the Minneapolis Democracy Center community space.

Cleanup at Minneapolis Democracy Center

Learn about the ongoing cleanup efforts at the Minneapolis Democracy Center.

Minneapolis Democracy Center community space RFP

We received proposals for bids for the community-use space.

Check out the future home of the Minneapolis Democracy Center

Take a tour on the latest development of the future Minneapolis Democracy Center.

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Community voices on Minneapolis Democracy Center

The City of Minneapolis is redeveloping the property into a democracy center. It would house Elections & Voter Services and offer a large, ground-floor space for community use.

We asked community members what they hope for the future of the building. 

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Next steps for our two properties

Learn about the future of the 3rd Precinct police station and the future of the property located at 3000 Minnehaha Ave.

Future of the 3rd Precinct police station

  • The former 3rd Precinct building was at 3000 Minnehaha Ave.
  • The City will provide a community safety center at 2633 Minnehaha Ave.
  • The Safety Center will include the 3rd Precinct police station. 

Learn about the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center

Plans for the 3rd Precinct police station

The future 3rd Precinct police station aligns with the greater community safety vision for the City.

Learn about plans for the 3rd Precinct police station

Future of the Minneapolis Democracy Center (MDC)

The former 3rd Precinct building location

The property at 3000 Minnehaha Ave. has been known as:

  • The former 3rd precinct building
  • Minnehaha 3000 

It is now known as the Minneapolis Democracy Center. 

City leadership voted to relocate the 3rd Precinct police station at 2633 Minnehaha Ave.

In the future, the MDC, 3000 Minnehaha Ave building, will include:

  • A voting polling place
  • Elections & Voter Services
  • A large community space
  • More

Learn about plans for the Minneapolis Democracy Center

South Minneapolis Community Safety Center
The 3rd precinct police station will be at 2633 Minnehaha Ave. It will be inside the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center.

 

Related resources

South Minneapolis Community Safety Center

Get involved in plans for the community safety center. The safety center will include the 3rd Precinct police station.

Lake Street Safety Center

The City has opened a temporary safety center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.

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Minneapolis Democracy Center Team

Office of Public Service

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City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 333
Minneapolis, MN 55415