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May 20

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; stadium and bridges to glow green

To bring awareness of mental health as a public health issue and to help reduce stigma around mental health, May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Health Department,Mayor
I-35W Bridge lit in green
May 16

City, Park Board and community partners highlight $1M investment for tree canopy

Today, City and Park Board leaders joined community partners to highlight $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding dedicated to programming to expand the urban tree canopy as part of the Green Minneapolis Climate Resiliency Initiative.
Mayor
May 16

Public hearings scheduled for four City officials nominated by Mayor Frey for leadership roles

The City Council has approved a schedule for public hearings to consider four nominations submitted by Mayor Jacob Frey for leadership posts in the City’s administration.
City Council
May 13

Having a backyard recreational fire?

This time of year, some Minneapolis neighbors will be enjoying more outside time over outdoor fires. Following these laws will help keep Minneapolis neighborhoods safe and livable.
Fire,Health Department
An outdoor recreational fire
May 12

City Council approves resolution supporting access to reproductive healthcare, abortion rights

The City Council passed a resolution today promoting access to reproductive healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of news that the U.S. Supreme Court appears prepared to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
City Council
May 11

Welcoming Afghan evacuees: online presentation May 19

The Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs invites you to an online presentation May 19 on Afghan resettlement to Minnesota.
Neighborhood Community Relations
May 5

Frey nominates Tom Hoch as Minneapolis Public Housing Authority board chair

Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Tom Hoch as the next Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) board chair.
Mayor
May 4

Mayor Frey secures ongoing State law enforcement support in lead up to summer

Today, Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz have finalized joint powers agreements (JPA) to provide investigative and law enforcement support in Minneapolis.
Mayor,Police
May 2

City Council’s Budget Committee to review Mayor Frey’s funding recommendations for remaining American Rescue Plan Act dollars

The City Council’s Budget Committee will hold presentations this week on Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed spending plan for the City’s remaining $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.
City Council
April 28

City recommends masks indoors as COVID cases rise

Because of another uptick in COVID spread and hospitalizations, the Minneapolis Health Department strongly recommends everyone – vaccinated or not – wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses.
Health Department
April 27

City leaders respond to findings from Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation into City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police Department

Today, City officials received findings from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights that there is probable cause that the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department engage in a pattern or practice of race discrimination.
Mayor,Police
April 26

Mayor Frey delivers State of the City address

Today, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his first State of the City address of his second term.
Mayor
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