Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, March 6. We start with breaking news shaking our city. President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday after intense backlash over Operation Metro Surge right here in the Twin Cities. CBS News reports Noem faced fire for her handling of the immigration crackdown, including fatal shootings of locals Renee Good and Alex Pretti near Lake Street, which she called domestic terrorism. Senator Peter Welch praised the move, saying she went on a rampage in Minneapolis. This ties directly into city hall updates, where our council just passed the Pause Evictions Save Lives Ordinance on a 7 to 5 vote. FOX 9 says it extends pre-eviction notices from 30 to 60 days through August, giving families hit by job losses from the surge time to tap rental aid. Council Member Robin Wonsley calls it humane and cost-effective, with a million dollars already approved for Hennepin County support. Now it heads to Mayor Frey, who could veto it.

Shifting to public safety, no major crimes reported in the past day, but we urge caution around Metro area checkpoints from the ongoing operation.

Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 35 degrees and light winds, perfect for outdoor walks along the Mississippi but bundle up for evening chills. Outlook stays dry through Sunday.

In real estate, evictions paused could steady our market, where median home prices hover around 320,000 dollars. Job market shows recovery, with about 4,000 new postings in hospitality near Uptown as businesses reopen post-surge.

New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening on Nicollet Mall tomorrow. Community events feature the North Loop art walk this weekend and a free family skate at Parade Ice Garden Sunday.

Quick school shoutout: Edison Highs girls basketball team won their section playoff thriller 52 to 48. And a feel-good story, neighbors on Franklin Avenue raised 10,000 dollars to help surge-affected families with groceries.

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