With dedicated bike lanes, lake paths, and trails through the woods, it’s no wonder Minneapolis is consistently ranked one of the best biking cities in the country. Frida and I had a blast joining riders this morning for Bike to Work Day!
Doors Open 2025 was a huge success! Hundreds of people explored our newly renovated City Hall—just one of dozens of incredible venues across Minneapolis. What a weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/george-floyd-five-years-later-minneapolis-storycorps/
Change begins with a conversation. When we listen to one another and share our stories, we discover the common ground that connects us all.
Our City's journey of healing is ongoing -- and StoryCorps is part of that journey.
Change begins with a conversation. When we listen to one another and share our stories, we discover the common ground that connects us all.
Our City's journey of healing is ongoing -- and StoryCorps is part of that journey.
CBS News
5 years after George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis partners with StoryCorps to gather community stories
It's been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in south Minneapolis. Now the city is working to make sure the stories of how so many were impacted live on through a new project.
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-summer-travel-destination/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKr8l1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkQilH98LT_Z7gxdX0fF7t6CNIuoa0PKW5-Swaaxr03Vxa16m7Y1DlSNwxif_aem_KlOC4Fc2c9VL-VP7yHTe2A#dev14fdkbncfkqjhz4x3i4trzotbuptd8
Nature, sports, art, music, food, world-class events—of course Minneapolis is one of this summer’s hottest tourist destinations. Come and see what the hype is all about for yourself!
Nature, sports, art, music, food, world-class events—of course Minneapolis is one of this summer’s hottest tourist destinations. Come and see what the hype is all about for yourself!
Usatoday
10 best summer escapes in the United States for 2025
Find your summer vacation destination with this guide to the top 10 spots to travel, according to readers.
I’m aware of the operation federal agencies carried out today near Lake and Bloomington. While we’re still gathering details, this incident was related to a criminal search warrant for drugs & money laundering and was not related to immigration enforcement. No arrests were made.
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-farmers-market-locations-growing-season-fresh-produce/601358374?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKykZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpcSW7IZ1xaZl-gJiOKq6pwsdr4yJTQE3fKaV-JZhPSYrz_Ba17VjelMgHev_aem_Jm43Acrv5Jxl0zsm-2qNIw
Summer in Minneapolis tastes like fresh produce from one of our many farmers markets—but don't forget to check out the live music, local crafts, and chef creations while you're there!
Summer in Minneapolis tastes like fresh produce from one of our many farmers markets—but don't forget to check out the live music, local crafts, and chef creations while you're there!
Startribune
76 farmers markets to embrace Minnesota’s growing season
From Minneapolis and St. Paul to all corners of the metro area, there’s a farmers market near you just waiting to be discovered.
https://www.startribune.com/while-some-art-schools-nationally-are-struggling-one-local-college-is-finding-surprising-success/601346534?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK0EkBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHprcU2HtQ2TP7G-a3yNbSW419BxjKGUaDeW_FJz6EuGnU6MJIvQnEvRFpZdg_aem_-lxFwy3O2lauPpAfxXJb-w
The city’s eclectic art scene is thriving, thanks in no small part to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. As art schools around the country close or merge, MCAD just enrolled its largest class in its 140-year history! Thanks for all you do, MCAD!
The city’s eclectic art scene is thriving, thanks in no small part to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. As art schools around the country close or merge, MCAD just enrolled its largest class in its 140-year history! Thanks for all you do, MCAD!
Startribune
Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD sees historic student enrollment increases
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is enrolling more students and seeing high retention, bucking trends facing some art schools nationally.
https://www.startribune.com/in-executive-order-mayor-frey-will-direct-minneapolis-to-implement-police-reforms-nixed-by-trump/601369909
We are committed to police reform, even if the Trump administration is not. Our residents demanded meaningful change, and we’re delivering on that promise with this executive order, ensuring the work outlasts politics and any one administration.
We are committed to police reform, even if the Trump administration is not. Our residents demanded meaningful change, and we’re delivering on that promise with this executive order, ensuring the work outlasts politics and any one administration.
Startribune
Minneapolis City Attorney: Council can’t proceed on plan to revive federal police reforms killed by Trump
City Council members are pursuing a separate plan to fold the federal agreement into a state settlement; the city attorney says they don’t have the power.
In Minneapolis, we build housing that works for everyone. The new Rivkin Apartments in Seward include 155 new affordable units—with several reserved for people experiencing homelessness. The City’s $4.6M investment in this project is creating a better city for all our residents.
https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minneapolis-makes-progress-in-police-recruiting-efforts?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK4ESNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHss7ZnnLlENBp22jg3ynfMmwUc5jLcy1rX7vdaWiYseDNC53GkUmPEoHDfOa_aem_c_LQo-xrhXccTbYN-V_Mjw#7waribbub1q4jesrtbgw6cy6ua1m48d6
Our recruiting efforts are working—and this milestone proves it. But this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building a community-centered department that leads the nation in public safety. That’s exactly what we’re doing in Minneapolis.
Our recruiting efforts are working—and this milestone proves it. But this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building a community-centered department that leads the nation in public safety. That’s exactly what we’re doing in Minneapolis.
I have been briefed on the horrifying reports of targeted shootings in the north metro suburbs. We are coordinating with our partner law enforcement agencies and will share more information soon.