Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 22nd.
We wake up today with rain showers moving back in overnight, though lighter than yesterday. The good news is, by this afternoon, forecasters say we’ll reclaim some sunshine, so if you’re planning to be out and about, keep an umbrella handy for the morning and look forward to drier weather later.
Let’s start with some breaking news out of the North Side. North Commons Park is set for a major transformation, as the Minneapolis Parks Foundation has launched a community-driven campaign aiming to raise twenty million dollars. The vision is to reimagine the park, which means better amenities, new gathering spaces, and more opportunities for all of us to connect in the heart of our city.
Turning to City Hall, spring also marks the kickoff of Minneapolis’s ambitious 2025 construction season. Crews will be working on over two hundred million dollars' worth of projects, including resurfacing nine miles of streets, rebuilding two Greenway bridges, and replacing more than eight hundred lead water lines. We’re reminded to take it slow around worksites, use the city’s new construction dashboard for real-time updates, and stay patient as these upgrades bring safer streets and cleaner water across our neighborhoods.
In local government, there’s ongoing debate over proposed limits to homeowner association powers, aiming for more transparency. And at the Capitol, a bipartisan effort is unfolding to secure federal funding for domestic violence services, a crucial need as budget cuts loom.
The job market remains lively. Minneapolis is cementing its status as a national tech hub, generating thirty-one billion dollars annually with major expansions from Medtronic, Target, and emerging clean technology startups. Nearly forty thousand new tech jobs are projected over the next five years, especially in healthcare and green energy. It’s a hot time for anyone in IT and innovation, with starting salaries climbing into six figures.
In real estate, new homes are breaking ground as part of the Housing for Heroes initiative, including one near Lake Street, supporting veterans with affordable housing.
We have a few quick notes on community achievements. The University of Minnesota dance team has been selected to represent Team USA at the international ICU World Championships, an impressive honor after claiming their twenty-third national title. In high school sports, it’s been a competitive spring, with several city teams advancing in soccer and track.
Crime in the city has remained relatively quiet, though police are seeking help in locating thirty-five-year-old Shalene Ball, believed to be endangered. Over the weekend, a fatal shooting on the north side marked the city’s first homicide in two months, a sobering reminder to stay vigilant and support one another.
On the cultural front, fans gathered at Paisley Park yesterday to celebrate nine years since Prince’s passing, with music, memories, and purple everywhere. Meanwhile, North Loop saw new energy with the opening of a women-owned design collective offering classes and artisan wares, bringing creative buzz to Washington Avenue.
And finally, a feel-good story: local fire stations are getting creative in their search for new recruits, partnering with schools and rolling out targeted ads to boost their depleted ranks. It’s a reminder of how we all pitch in to keep Minneapolis safe.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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