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August 10

Bettering the Block

During the summer, residents and business owners in the Lake Street Corridor, West Broadway business district in North Minneapolis and along Franklin Ave. may have noticed an increase in the presence of City of Minneapolis employees.
City Coordinator,Police,Public Works
William Zahn and a Public Works Department street sweeper prepare to clean streets in North Minneapolis.
August 10

Open Streets East Lake Street set for Aug. 13

Open Streets East Lake is set for Saturday, Aug. 13, spanning from Second Avenue South to 22nd Avenue South on East Lake Street.
Public Works
August 9

Mayor Frey nominates Kristyn Anderson for City Attorney

Today, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Kristyn Anderson to serve as Minneapolis City Attorney. Anderson brings decades of leadership in civil service and a strong background in areas of law unique to government.
Attorney,Mayor
Kristyn Anderson
August 8

Cedric Alexander sworn in as City's first community safety commissioner

Today, Cedric Alexander was sworn in as the City of Minneapolis’ first community safety commissioner.
Mayor
Cedric Alexander
August 8

Minneapolis 311 extends hours tomorrow to help voters find their polling places

With redistricting changing polling places for many voters, Minneapolis 311 is staying open an extra hour for tomorrow’s primary to help get people to their precincts.
City Clerk
August 5

City celebrates Farmers Market Week Aug. 7-13

The Minneapolis City Council has approved a resolution declaring Aug. 7-13 Farmers Market Week. Many farmers markets have special events planned.
Health Department
Farmers market vegetables
August 4

City Council approves layout for Hennepin Avenue South reconstruction project

The City Council has approved a layout for the Hennepin Avenue South reconstruction project, which will reconstruct a 1.4 mile-stretch of Hennepin between West Lake Street and Douglas Avenue.
City Council,Public Works
August 4

City Council approves Mayor Frey’s nomination of Cedric Alexander for Community Safety Commissioner

The City Council has approved Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Cedric Alexander for the City’s first Community Safety Commissioner.
City Council,Mayor
August 3

Mayor Frey signs first executive order under new structure establishing Minneapolis as a safe haven for reproductive rights

Mayor Frey signed an executive order today prohibiting City staff and departments from working with other states or jurisdictions pursuing legal actions against individuals or entities seeking reproductive healthcare in Minneapolis.
Mayor
August 2

Tomorrow’s community listening session on police union contract negotiations postponed

Tomorrow’s community listening session to receive input on topics related to a new three-year contract with the Police Federation of Minneapolis is being postponed to a later date.
Human Resources
July 28

City receives AARP Community Challenge Grant to support mobility hubs

The City’s Public Works mobility team has been selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant that will be used to improve mobility hubs in north and south Minneapolis.
Public Works
Mobility hub at 44th & Humboldt.
July 27

City kicks off employee recruitment effort

The City is launching a comprehensive effort to recruit talented, diverse applicants for jobs in the police department, 911 and other hard-to-fill positions.
Human Resources
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