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The City of Minneapolis remains committed to delivering high quality services for residents and business in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. For an overview of the City's response to COVID-19 and the latest impacts to City services, visit minneapolismn.gov/coronavirus.
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There will be no emergency curfew in place tonight in Minneapolis or Saint Paul.
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No habrá toque de queda esta noche
No se impondrá toque de queda esta noche en las ciudades de Minneapolis o Saint Paul.
The Minneapolis City Council approved the terms of a stipulation for a temporary restraining order today outlining immediate changes that must be implemented by the Minneapolis Police Department and a framework for systemic change as part of the long-term investigation underway by Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department June 2 after filing a civil rights charge related to the death of George Floyd. The investigation into policies, procedures and practices over the past 10 years will determine if the MPD has engaged in systematic discriminatory practices toward people of color and ensure any such practices are stopped.
The order specifies that MPD and the City must implement several measures immediately, including banning neck restraints or choke holds for any reason within 10 days of the effective date of this order, which has been filed with the Hennepin County District Court.
Read the terms stipulated in the order.
Minnesotans with information that can further the investigation into the MPD should contact the Department of Human Rights at mn.gov/mdhr or 651-539-1100.
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that any Minnesotan who has attended a protest, vigil or community cleanup get tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 can spread easily and quickly in large groups of people who are close together for long periods of time. Even people who do not have symptoms can still spread the virus to others.
If you start to feel sick, get tested right away.
If you do not feel sick, get tested as soon as you can, but no later than five-seven days after the event. If the test is negative and you are worried you might have been exposed, get another test 12-14 days after the event – even if you don’t feel sick.
Get tested
Talk to a doctor or a local clinic, or find testing locations near you.
If you have a tip on the George Floyd case, contact the BCA at 651-793-7000 or the FBI at 763-569-8000.
If you just have information about suspicious activities, such as a vehicle circling your neighborhood without a license plate, call the MPD tip line at 612-692-8477.
If you see suspicious activity that poses an immediate threat, call 911. If you experience a delay, please continue to call and it will be answered.
The Police Department is asking residents to check their property for harmful objects that may be have been left by uninvited people. Propane tanks, bottles filled with gasoline and other substances have been reported, although field staff are not seeing much of it.
There are no credible threats against private residences; this is only a safety check.
What to do with hazardous materials
If you do find any hazardous materials, you can call 311 to report it, and then 311 will instruct you on how to safely dispose of it.
Public Works crews are working around the city catching up and cleaning up.
Garbage and recycling service update: Collection crews have caught up from service delays. Crews are unable to return for missed materials. Place extra bags or boxes next to your cart(s) by 6 a.m. on your next collection day. Find your collection day.
South Transfer Station: The South Transfer Station reopened Friday. Due to COVID-19, only Solid Waste & Recycling customers who have vouchers can use the South Transfer Station.
Streets: Street crews continue to clean up debris and sweep and wash the streets.
Volunteer cleanup support: Crews continue to distribute bags and gloves to volunteers. We will continue to pick up bagged garbage that has been placed at the corners until at least 2 p.m. Friday.
City equipment repair: We continue to inspect and repair City equipment in the right of way such as street lights and traffic signals.
You already know 311 as the non-emergency number for City services and information, but did you know you could use our online forms instead of calling? You can use any of these methods:
Please do not enter any damaged buildings. This is very dangerous. The City is blocking sidewalks to keep people away from damaged buildings and working with property owners to secure their properties and get emergency demolitions started as fast as possible.
Property owners seeking to begin emergency demolitions need to contact the appropriate utility providers to make sure natural gas, electrical and water have been shut.
Read more for additional guidance for property owners.
Guidance in Spanish, Hmong, Oromo and Somali.
With the loss of grocery stores and other damage affecting people’s access to food, clothing, financial assistance, groceries, medical care and equipment, and medication, the City is compiling this list of resources to help residents.
Note: Information is changing rapidly. Please confirm the locations are still accepting or handing out donations before heading out.
An overview of resources.
If you’re moved to support your community by donating food, the best way to reach hungry people is through food shelves. And the best way to help food shelves is with monetary donations. The dollars go much further through their own purchases, it prevents food donations from spoiling, and it allows the food shelves to purchase specific items that are needed for the community.
Please note that Minneapolis Public Schools is not able to accept food donations or supplies at its food distribution sites or schools at this time.
For information on how to support food shelves and meal sites, please visit the Health Department’s food donations page or view the pdf for specific needs shared by food shelves.
Mayor Jacob Frey's emergency regulation requiring people in Minneapolis to wear cloth face masks or coverings when they are in an indoor place of public accommodation is in effect.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies).
Masks or cloth face coverings can help with preventing your germs from infecting others – especially in situations where you may spread the virus without symptoms. Wearing a mask does not protect you from others who may spread the virus. So, whether or not you wear a mask, you still need to wash your hands frequently, cover your cough, and practice physical distancing by keeping at least 6 feet of space between people.
Donate homemade face masks at Minneapolis fire stations for Mask Drive Mondays
Minneapolis residents can deliver homemade masks to their local fire station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday beginning June 8 for Mask Drive Mondays.
Remember to stay 6 feet away from others when dropping off your donation. Note: fire stations are not equipped to take any other donations at this time. The City plans to distribute the donated masks throughout Minneapolis to residents, organizations and businesses that are most in need, including food shelves, congregate living facilities, small corner stores and shelters.
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Minneapolis sick and safe time ordinance
Under the City’s sick and safe time ordinance, employers are required to provide access to sick leave (or more generous leave) to all employees in Minneapolis. Leave must be paid by employers (unless they employ five or fewer workers) and accrual and use balances must be provided on pay stubs.
An employee's accrued sick and safe time hours are legally protected for their use due to COVID-19 symptoms, testing or infection. Protection extends to the employee and the employee's care of a covered family member. Learn more about how COVID-19 impacts sick and safe time protections.
Additional resources:
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Tune into the City's cultural radio programs for COVID-19 updates. The City has programs on KMOJ 89.9 FM (English); La Raza 95.7 FM (Spanish); KALY 101.7 FM (Somali); and WIXK AM 1590 (Hmong.) Radio shows schedule
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Community support: Learn how to help and find other community resources.
- Hennepin County helpline for people impacted by COVID-19: 612-348-3000. The helpline is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Get help with clothing, financial assistance, groceries, medical care and equipment, and medication. Help is provided in multiple languages.
- Hennepin County COVID-19 community resources
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