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Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, November 20, 2025.
We’re waking up to chilly temperatures, with highs topping out near thirty today and just a slim chance of flurries. No major snow is in the forecast and skies should clear by the afternoon, so outdoor plans around Minnehaha Park or the riverfront are looking good, especially if you layer up. The cold spell continues through the weekend, when we may see some sun on Saturday, which should help with the city’s holiday lights installations.
Let’s dive into the latest from city hall. The Minneapolis committee just received preliminary policy recommendations for next year, and top priorities include seeking more funding for affordable housing and expanding civil rights protections. There’s talk about digital signage proposals for local businesses and expansion of protected classes in city employment, which could change daily hiring practices for many of us. City officials also warn that recent changes to federal hemp regulations may disrupt some local shops near the North Loop. If you work in hemp or CBD, check with your employer about evolving guidelines ahead of the holiday season.
In real estate, property taxes may be on the rise next year. Local government leaders are saying budget pressures are driving preliminary levy increases for 2026, which could affect rents and mortgages citywide. If you own property along Hennepin or Lake Street, budget for potentially higher bills in January.
Now to crime and safety. Minneapolis police report a pair of teens arrested after a carjacking spree Monday night, including one incident involving City Council Member Jamal Osman just north of Franklin Avenue. Both suspects are in custody, and extra patrols are expected downtown through the weekend. In downtown and South Minneapolis, officers also responded to a series of break-ins near East Lake, advising residents to be vigilant and lock their vehicles and homes. No serious injuries were reported overnight.
On a brighter note, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center opens Oshki-Gakeyaa, a new affordable housing development. Their ribbon-cutting today on Cedar Avenue will house twenty unsheltered families and four units for individuals with disabilities. That’s another step toward tackling homelessness in our neighborhoods.
The local job market remains steady, with unemployment in Minneapolis hovering just above four percent. Hospitality is hiring again for the holiday rush, and warehouse operators along University Avenue are bringing on seasonal staff. Home Depot, just north of downtown, won a federal appeal supporting their ban on BLM messaging on work uniforms, a controversial decision stemming from prior incidents near the store.
Community events are everywhere this week. Tonight at the Granada Theater, fans can attend a candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift, and the Children’s Theatre wraps up its run of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical tomorrow. At the Cedar Cultural Center, Festive Beats of Afrika fills the evening with dance and live music. Those in the mood for art can join the Minneapolis Art Walk along Lyndale for a look at the city’s bold murals and music history, or check out Ballet Tuesdays over lunch at Landmark Center. Saturday features a large puppet-building workshop on Hennepin, perfect for families.
Sports fans, the Gophers basketball team took home a dramatic win against Iowa last night at Williams Arena, and Washburn High girls’ volleyball earned a district title, a huge boost for our local athletes.
Our feel-good story comes from South Minneapolis, where volunteers set up a pop-up outdoor pantry near Midtown Greenway, sharing meals and groceries with unhoused families ahead of Thanksgiving. Organizers say the turnout doubled this year and families from as far as Powderhorn joined in.
Thank you for tuning in today and don’t forget to subscribe for all your metro updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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We’re waking up to chilly temperatures, with highs topping out near thirty today and just a slim chance of flurries. No major snow is in the forecast and skies should clear by the afternoon, so outdoor plans around Minnehaha Park or the riverfront are looking good, especially if you layer up. The cold spell continues through the weekend, when we may see some sun on Saturday, which should help with the city’s holiday lights installations.
Let’s dive into the latest from city hall. The Minneapolis committee just received preliminary policy recommendations for next year, and top priorities include seeking more funding for affordable housing and expanding civil rights protections. There’s talk about digital signage proposals for local businesses and expansion of protected classes in city employment, which could change daily hiring practices for many of us. City officials also warn that recent changes to federal hemp regulations may disrupt some local shops near the North Loop. If you work in hemp or CBD, check with your employer about evolving guidelines ahead of the holiday season.
In real estate, property taxes may be on the rise next year. Local government leaders are saying budget pressures are driving preliminary levy increases for 2026, which could affect rents and mortgages citywide. If you own property along Hennepin or Lake Street, budget for potentially higher bills in January.
Now to crime and safety. Minneapolis police report a pair of teens arrested after a carjacking spree Monday night, including one incident involving City Council Member Jamal Osman just north of Franklin Avenue. Both suspects are in custody, and extra patrols are expected downtown through the weekend. In downtown and South Minneapolis, officers also responded to a series of break-ins near East Lake, advising residents to be vigilant and lock their vehicles and homes. No serious injuries were reported overnight.
On a brighter note, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center opens Oshki-Gakeyaa, a new affordable housing development. Their ribbon-cutting today on Cedar Avenue will house twenty unsheltered families and four units for individuals with disabilities. That’s another step toward tackling homelessness in our neighborhoods.
The local job market remains steady, with unemployment in Minneapolis hovering just above four percent. Hospitality is hiring again for the holiday rush, and warehouse operators along University Avenue are bringing on seasonal staff. Home Depot, just north of downtown, won a federal appeal supporting their ban on BLM messaging on work uniforms, a controversial decision stemming from prior incidents near the store.
Community events are everywhere this week. Tonight at the Granada Theater, fans can attend a candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift, and the Children’s Theatre wraps up its run of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical tomorrow. At the Cedar Cultural Center, Festive Beats of Afrika fills the evening with dance and live music. Those in the mood for art can join the Minneapolis Art Walk along Lyndale for a look at the city’s bold murals and music history, or check out Ballet Tuesdays over lunch at Landmark Center. Saturday features a large puppet-building workshop on Hennepin, perfect for families.
Sports fans, the Gophers basketball team took home a dramatic win against Iowa last night at Williams Arena, and Washburn High girls’ volleyball earned a district title, a huge boost for our local athletes.
Our feel-good story comes from South Minneapolis, where volunteers set up a pop-up outdoor pantry near Midtown Greenway, sharing meals and groceries with unhoused families ahead of Thanksgiving. Organizers say the turnout doubled this year and families from as far as Powderhorn joined in.
Thank you for tuning in today and don’t forget to subscribe for all your metro updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiGood morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, November 20, 2025.
We’re waking up to chilly temperatures, with highs topping out near thirty today and just a slim chance of flurries. No major snow is in the forecast and skies should clear by the afternoon, so outdoor plans around Minnehaha Park or the riverfront are looking good, especially if you layer up. The cold spell continues through the weekend, when we may see some sun on Saturday, which should help with the city’s holiday lights installations.
Let’s dive into the latest from city hall. The Minneapolis committee just received preliminary policy recommendations for next year, and top priorities include seeking more funding for affordable housing and expanding civil rights protections. There’s talk about digital signage proposals for local businesses and expansion of protected classes in city employment, which could change daily hiring practices for many of us. City officials also warn that recent changes to federal hemp regulations may disrupt some local shops near the North Loop. If you work in hemp or CBD, check with your employer about evolving guidelines ahead of the holiday season.
In real estate, property taxes may be on the rise next year. Local government leaders are saying budget pressures are driving preliminary levy increases for 2026, which could affect rents and mortgages citywide. If you own property along Hennepin or Lake Street, budget for potentially higher bills in January.
Now to crime and safety. Minneapolis police report a pair of teens arrested after a carjacking spree Monday night, including one incident involving City Council Member Jamal Osman just north of Franklin Avenue. Both suspects are in custody, and extra patrols are expected downtown through the weekend. In downtown and South Minneapolis, officers also responded to a series of break-ins near East Lake, advising residents to be vigilant and lock their vehicles and homes. No serious injuries were reported overnight.
On a brighter note, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center opens Oshki-Gakeyaa, a new affordable housing development. Their ribbon-cutting today on Cedar Avenue will house twenty unsheltered families and four units for individuals with disabilities. That’s another step toward tackling homelessness in our neighborhoods.
The local job market remains steady, with unemployment in Minneapolis hovering just above four percent. Hospitality is hiring again for the holiday rush, and warehouse operators along University Avenue are bringing on seasonal staff. Home Depot, just north of downtown, won a federal appeal supporting their ban on BLM messaging on work uniforms, a controversial decision stemming from prior incidents near the store.
Community events are everywhere this week. Tonight at the Granada Theater, fans can attend a candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift, and the Children’s Theatre wraps up its run of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical tomorrow. At the Cedar Cultural Center, Festive Beats of Afrika fills the evening with dance and live music. Those in the mood for art can join the Minneapolis Art Walk along Lyndale for a look at the city’s bold murals and music history, or check out Ballet Tuesdays over lunch at Landmark Center. Saturday features a large puppet-building workshop on Hennepin, perfect for families.
Sports fans, the Gophers basketball team took home a dramatic win against Iowa last night at Williams Arena, and Washburn High girls’ volleyball earned a district title, a huge boost for our local athletes.
Our feel-good story comes from South Minneapolis, where volunteers set up a pop-up outdoor pantry near Midtown Greenway, sharing meals and groceries with unhoused families ahead of Thanksgiving. Organizers say the turnout doubled this year and families from as far as Powderhorn joined in.
Thank you for tuning in today and don’t forget to subscribe for all your metro updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We’re waking up to chilly temperatures, with highs topping out near thirty today and just a slim chance of flurries. No major snow is in the forecast and skies should clear by the afternoon, so outdoor plans around Minnehaha Park or the riverfront are looking good, especially if you layer up. The cold spell continues through the weekend, when we may see some sun on Saturday, which should help with the city’s holiday lights installations.
Let’s dive into the latest from city hall. The Minneapolis committee just received preliminary policy recommendations for next year, and top priorities include seeking more funding for affordable housing and expanding civil rights protections. There’s talk about digital signage proposals for local businesses and expansion of protected classes in city employment, which could change daily hiring practices for many of us. City officials also warn that recent changes to federal hemp regulations may disrupt some local shops near the North Loop. If you work in hemp or CBD, check with your employer about evolving guidelines ahead of the holiday season.
In real estate, property taxes may be on the rise next year. Local government leaders are saying budget pressures are driving preliminary levy increases for 2026, which could affect rents and mortgages citywide. If you own property along Hennepin or Lake Street, budget for potentially higher bills in January.
Now to crime and safety. Minneapolis police report a pair of teens arrested after a carjacking spree Monday night, including one incident involving City Council Member Jamal Osman just north of Franklin Avenue. Both suspects are in custody, and extra patrols are expected downtown through the weekend. In downtown and South Minneapolis, officers also responded to a series of break-ins near East Lake, advising residents to be vigilant and lock their vehicles and homes. No serious injuries were reported overnight.
On a brighter note, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center opens Oshki-Gakeyaa, a new affordable housing development. Their ribbon-cutting today on Cedar Avenue will house twenty unsheltered families and four units for individuals with disabilities. That’s another step toward tackling homelessness in our neighborhoods.
The local job market remains steady, with unemployment in Minneapolis hovering just above four percent. Hospitality is hiring again for the holiday rush, and warehouse operators along University Avenue are bringing on seasonal staff. Home Depot, just north of downtown, won a federal appeal supporting their ban on BLM messaging on work uniforms, a controversial decision stemming from prior incidents near the store.
Community events are everywhere this week. Tonight at the Granada Theater, fans can attend a candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift, and the Children’s Theatre wraps up its run of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical tomorrow. At the Cedar Cultural Center, Festive Beats of Afrika fills the evening with dance and live music. Those in the mood for art can join the Minneapolis Art Walk along Lyndale for a look at the city’s bold murals and music history, or check out Ballet Tuesdays over lunch at Landmark Center. Saturday features a large puppet-building workshop on Hennepin, perfect for families.
Sports fans, the Gophers basketball team took home a dramatic win against Iowa last night at Williams Arena, and Washburn High girls’ volleyball earned a district title, a huge boost for our local athletes.
Our feel-good story comes from South Minneapolis, where volunteers set up a pop-up outdoor pantry near Midtown Greenway, sharing meals and groceries with unhoused families ahead of Thanksgiving. Organizers say the turnout doubled this year and families from as far as Powderhorn joined in.
Thank you for tuning in today and don’t forget to subscribe for all your metro updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI