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News and Events

January 2007

August 2010

Mayor Rybak’s proposed 2011 budget focuses on police, potholes and paychecks

Minneapolis awarded for water quality innovations

Help Minneapolis drop-outs finish credits and get diplomas

Public meetings set for input on Minneapolis local food resource hubs

Plan ahead for the first dual Twins and Vikings games Sept. 2

City, U of M spread the word about being positive landlords, tenants and homeowners

Public meetings set to seek input on Minneapolis Bicycle Master Plan

Camden Bridge opens to traffic Saturday, Aug. 21 afternoon

Minneapolis Elections wins national honor for Ranked Choice Voting implementation

Apply for openings on Minneapolis boards and commissions

Minneapolis area is No. 1 for med-tech

Deputy’s funeral procession taking place in Minneapolis

Plan ahead Aug. 17 as multiple events bring extra traffic into downtown Minneapolis

One of state’s greenest buildings now in operation for the City of Minneapolis

Emergency management exercise underway at south Minneapolis school

Low-interest energy loans available for Minneapolis multi-family residential properties

Energy assistance and conservation meeting for rental property owners is Aug. 30

Stay cool, hydrated and informed: Avoid heat-related sickness

Come see the City’s newest and greenest building

$100,000 in grants available to help bridge the digital divide in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Development Review center closing at noon Aug. 3

July 2010

Make every night National Night Out

Hennepin and 1st avenues two-way conversion leads to fewer crashes, better access

Minneapolis asks food establishments to be aware of inspections scam

Voting in the August 10 Primary? Here’s what you need to know

Survey asks how you preserve food at home

Portable fountains to dispense tap water available along Torchlight parade route

Third annual Sister Cities Day celebrates multi-cultural connections around the world

Plan ahead as road closures will affect busy Downtown events July 16 and 18

Energy efficiency rebates, programs help rental property owners save money

Workshops focus on promoting use of locally grown food

Minneapolis’ director of emergency preparedness receives national award

Minneahaha Parkway closed Saturday, July 10

Update on July 3 fire in southeast Minneapolis

Online survey seeks Minneapolis residents’ drinking water habits

Minneapolis and Canada celebrate a 40-year connection

Minneapolis City offices closed Monday, July 5

June 2010

Casey Carl named Minneapolis City Clerk

Jeff Johnson to head Minneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis secures $1 million appropriation for early warning system

Plan ahead for dual events at Target Field and Target Center

Absentee balloting has begun for Aug. 10 Primary

Free Internet access now available throughout Minneapolis

Apply for a grant to save energy in Minneapolis

Several Downtown streets close for Sunday, June 27 Pride Parade

Stretch of I-35W in Minneapolis to close June 25 weekend for ramp work

Buses to replace light-rail service June 25-27 weekend

Forbes ranks Minneapolis metro area as third best market for young professionals

Minneapolis area ranks as one of nation’s top urban getaway vacation spots

Keep tap water with you to fight the summer heat

National Night Out is Aug. 3; register your event by July 14

Minneapolis metro area once again leads the nation in volunteering

Bike share program gets rolling in Minneapolis

370 motorists ticketed during Minneapolis’ CLICK IT OR TICKET enforcement effort

MPHA to open two- to four-bedroom units waiting list on June 22

Public hearing set on candidate for City Clerk

Living Well sustainability report outlines Minneapolis’ successes and challenges

Survey ranks Minneapolis as cleanest city in America

Thinking of planting earth-friendly landscaping?

May 2010

Summer walking tours showcase Minneapolis’ history

Minneapolis City offices closed on Memorial Day

Click It Or Ticket campaign to target seat-belt scofflaws in Minneapolis

Tours showcase homes for sale in south and northeast Minneapolis

Tour the historic Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery on Memorial Day

Mercer survey ranks Minneapolis as sixth best eco-city in the world

Minneapolis area ranks high in surveys on fitness and quality of life

Share your ride May 26 to reduce congestion as events bring extra traffic into downtown

National Night Out is Aug. 3 – start planning now!

Plan ahead as May 26 events bring extra traffic into downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority upgrades more than 700 homes to reduce energy costs

Public Housing Authority holds energy fair and renovation project

May 22 is Minneapolis Farmers Market Appreciation Day

Road improvements coming to Minneapolis this construction season

Skyway Senior Center holds art and silent auction fundraiser May 18

City, U of M groups partner to address noisy, unruly properties near campus

Spring into the garden May 15 with Blooms Day

Public hearing on Taxicab licensing code amendments set for May 17

City seeks residents, business owners to serve on Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Great Streets grants to help 18 businesses along Minneapolis’ commercial corridors

Census takers going door-to-door to households that did not return census form

April 2010

Velma Korbel is City’s new Civil Rights director

Precincts to host open houses during Police Week, May 10 -15

Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour is April 24 and 25

Litter clean up, fun run highlight Minneapolis Earth Day events

Transit options to Twins game right on target

Don’t prune ash trees: help reduce spread of emerald ash borer

Living Green Expo May 1-2

I-94 in north Minneapolis to close in both directions April 30 – May 3

Minneapolis helps MayDay festival toss the water bottle

Nominate your favorite piece of public art by May 31 for a MAC award

Greening Your Business Expo is April 27

Minneapolis Earth Day reminder: Few trees still remain at a discounted price

On 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Minneapolis calls for sustainability every day

Viewing plaza beneath the I-35W bridge to close for maintenance work

City project will photograph every property in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-owned vacant lots available for community gardens

Top rating for Minneapolis from all three credit rating agencies

City Council approves additional funding to accelerate pothole repairs

Minneapolis surpasses 2000 census response rate

Study finds Minneapolis is seventh least wasteful city in the nation

Know what to do when calling 9-1-1

Camden Bridge closes Monday for major repairs

Trains, trails, sidewalks, and streets all lead to opening day at Target Field

Wear Twins gear to work Monday to celebrate opening day at Target Field

Street sweeping begins April 12

Minneapolis business completes largest solar installation in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

City’s seasonal pick up of yard clippings, branches begins this week

Minneapolis Greenprint report outlines five years of successes and challenges

Minneapolis named America’s best bike city

Firefighters battle building fire on East Lake Street

City approves expansion of food carts Downtown

First Twins games bring more transportation options to Target Field, Downtown

March 2010

New hours, expanded online options coming to Minneapolis 311

Be a smart dog owner this spring

Thousands of dollars available for energy assistance for qualifying residents

I-35W Bridge collapse detour routes
are being resurfaced

Minneapolis Park Board removes emerald ash borer-infested trees

Minneapolis gears up for successful opening of Target Field

It’s lights out in Minneapolis for “Earth Hour” global climate change awareness

Minneapolis among 10 greenest cities in the nation

Recovery funds to help the EPA clean up soil at 500 homes in Minneapolis arsenic site

City microgrant supports Web site linking would-be gardeners to gardens

Minneapolis Police’s Bait Vehicle Program recognized

Minneapolis marks Youth Violence Prevention Week

Commerce Secretary Locke promotes Recovery tax credits during Minneapolis visit

City homebuyer assistance program offers new round of zero-percent forgivable loans

Bicycles allowed on Nicollet Mall 24/7

2010 election calendar brings change

National Youth Violence Prevention Week is March 22-26

Minneapolis ranked as one of the “Best Places to Live in 2010.”

Order a low-cost tree for your yard

Learn about City boards and commissions during online chat, open house

Spring thaw means Minneapolis water gets extra treatment

Minneapolis gets an early start on work to permanently patch potholes

Minneapolis approves $15.4 million for foreclosure stabilization with Recovery funds

Minneapolis participating in “Earth Hour” to raise awareness of global climate change

Minneapolis ranks as one of nation’s top time-saving cities

New taxi stand will better serve Warehouse District crowds on weekend nights

City Council reappoints Police Chief, department heads

Minneapolis plans ahead to improve how folks get around on game day at Target Field

Mayor declares Friday, March 12, Darcy Pohland Day

Special parking restrictions lifted on Bryant and Grand avenues

New exhibit showcases south Minneapolis art, artists

Artists: learn more about a new housing design competition

Air pollution health alert and advisory issued through Wednesday, March 10

Neighborhood sustainability conference is March 13

Metro air quality worsens; health alert issued for March 4 and 5

City, Red Cross help Chile and Minneapolis’ “sister city” with earthquake relief

Water quality is focus of three League of Women Voters discussions

Applicants sought for new City Audit Committee

Mayor delivers State of the City Address March 10

City seeks applicants for director of Civil Rights

Fire Department’s instruments drive to help Minneapolis schools music programs

Winter Parking Restrictions end in Minneapolis

February 2010

Fire department joins Salvation Army in March food drive

Help friends and neighbors follow Winter Parking Restrictions

Winter Parking Restrictions begin Feb. 11

Minneapolis declares Snow Emergency

Retired Minneapolis fire truck to have new life in Kenya

Winter Parking Restrictions still in effect, crews continue to monitor situation

Emerald ash borer discovered in Minneapolis

Minneapolis awarded more than $60 million in Recovery Act’s first year

Governor proposes $29 million cut in aid to City

Awards for businesses façade improvements to help spur vitality, investment

Air pollution health advisory and alert issued for metro area, Feb. 19 and 20

City helps launch innovative youth violence intervention program

City streamlines process for appointments to volunteer boards and commissions

Minneapolis area ranks in top five in national well-being survey

Help friends and neighbors follow Winter Parking Restrictions

Minneapolis City offices closed on Presidents Day, Feb. 15

Air pollution health alert issued for Minneapolis-Saint Paul for Feb. 11 through 13

Recovery funding supports $41 million home buying program

$41 million grant to boost Minneapolis-Saint Paul CityLiving home buying programs

Minneapolis seeks experienced candidates for City Clerk position

Minneapolis to file a “friend of the court” brief in unallotment appeal

Low cost rain garden workshops offered

Air pollution health alert issued for metro area for Feb. 4 and 5

Help make this evening’s snowy commute a safe one

January 2010

H1N1 immunization clinics at Minneapolis parks

Youth Coordinating Board celebrates 25 years of supporting community youth

Mayor and City Council begin new terms

Minneapolis picks local developer for Convention Center solar array

‘Great Streets’ investments revitalizing commercial corridors, small businesses

Friendly playoff game wager between mayors to involve local music

Street by Target Field to be named “Twins Way”

Minneapolis receives $19.5 million in Recovery funds for foreclosure help

Minneapolis City offices closed Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Pet licenses now available online

2010 Census Minneapolis kick-off event set for Jan. 14

Construction of “Green home” helps revitalize north Minneapolis

Improvements making Minneapolis a better biking city

Event to help entrepreneurs do business with the City of Minneapolis

December 2009

Mayor and City Council inauguration is Monday, Jan. 4

Celebrate a family-friendly New Year’s Eve at Wirth Park

Minneapolis Police honor officers and civilians

Minneapolis tap water among the nation’s best

Minneapolis City offices closed Friday, Jan. 1

Minneapolis declares Snow Emergency

Minneapolis crews are out plowing and treating streets and alleys on Dec. 24

Keep your sidewalks shoveled: It’s for your safety and it’s the law!

City preparing for possible winter storm

City to re-hire 15 police officers

More than 40 miles of roadways were paved or seal coated in 2009

Idling your vehicle wastes money, pollutes the air we breathe

Thousands of Census jobs available in metro area

Fire department receives donation of pet rescue supplies

Air pollution health advisory issued for metro area for Dec. 17 and 18

Dec. 17 public H1N1 vaccination clinic not affected by recall

Innovative affordable-housing project made possible by Recovery funding

Help spread the word on Facebook – We’re having a Snow Emergency

Minneapolis declares Snow Emergency

City Council approves 2010 budget

National Mentoring program launches Minneapolis chapter

Minneapolis Recovery funding helps homeowners save energy

City completes its first Ranked Choice Voting election

City spreading the word about snow emergencies through social, traditional media

Drivers rate Minneapolis least congested major city in the nation

Minneapolis Police will conduct extra DWI patrols in December

STEP-UP program seeks Minneapolis youth for 2010 summer jobs

City-County Chorus to perform 12 free holiday concerts

Tips for enjoying a greener holiday season

City Emergency Communications Center celebrates 30 years of service

New, improved Downtown bus service begins Dec. 14