 Aerial view of old Kmart store
The City of Minneapolis wants to hear from community members about their visions for the future of the former Kmart site. The City is reconnecting Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and the Midtown Greenway as part of the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project.
The project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help reshape the future of the site and contribute to an increased quality of life for people living and working in the immediate area.
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The City of Minneapolis owns roughly 10 acres of land formerly home to the Kmart store. Reopening Nicollet Avenue at Lake Street has been a top City and community priority for decades. Reopening the street will reconnect neighborhoods, reestablish the street grid and set the stage for new development on land currently home to single-story retail buildings and surface parking lots.
The broad project goals include:
- Reconnecting people and places.
- Building safe, equitable and sustainable transportation networks.
- Building for who is there.
- Designing space to live, work, shop and play here.
- Designing safe and healthy communities.
This first phase of engagement focuses on open dialogues with community members who live, work, shop and visit the area. The second phase will focus on a public space plan and Nicollet Avenue layout plan, which will require City Council approval. The third phase of engagement will discuss the future development of buildings.
Learn more about the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project and how to stay up-to-date on the project.
Tune into the City's cultural radio programs for updates and news from the City. The City has programs on KMOJ 89.9 FM (English), La Raza 95.7 FM (Spanish) and WIXK AM 1590 (Hmong).
Radio shows schedule and audio files of past programs.
The City recently completed closeout of its final Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) direct HUD grant that was received as a result of the foreclosure crisis. In total, HUD provided $35 million dollars across three NSP grants that supported acquisition, demolition, rehabilitation, new construction, and affordability gap financing for ownership and rental units serving households at targeted income levels.
NSP was a collaborative effort that included Neighborhood Groups, Community Partners, non-profit and for-profit developers, Brooklyn Park, and Hennepin County, as well as many others. The results of this collaborative work supported neighborhoods most impacted by the economic devastation of the foreclosure crisis and 2011 tornado. Over 650 properties received some form of NSP support.
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NSP 1
- Total Funds Expended - $6,064,322.71
- The grant funded: 203 property acquisitions, 119 demolitions, 5 households receiving down payment assistance, 37 units rehabbed into affordable rental, and 9 units of new construction affordable ownership housing vacant
NSP 2
- Total Funds Expended - $26,605,525.74
- This grant was a consortium partnership with Hennepin County and Brooklyn Park. Minneapolis-specific outcomes: 69 properties redeveloped, 133 households receiving down payment assistance, 65 housing units rehabbed for affordable rental, 113 new construction affordable ownership units
NSP 3
- Total Funds Expended - $2,788,689.61
- 80 properties redeveloped, 6 housing units rehabbed for affordable rental, 9 new construction affordable ownership units
See the City’s 2015 analysis of NSP grants (three HUD appropriations above and State sub-grantee)
Employment in Manufacturing takes center stage again in October 2022! View the Governor's proclamation of October as Manufacturing Month.
Minneapolis is celebrating Manufacturing Month with several events:
- Youth tours of a manufacturing plant at H&B Elevators
- Manufacturing Industry webinar for workforce professionals
CareerForce has resources for Manufacturing Employers and community leaders.
People interested in exploring a career in Manufacturing are invited to take part in a Tour of Manufacturing event or events near them. Check back throughout the month for more tour times and locations. The City thanks H&B Elevators and Minneapolis Workforce Development Board member Jashan Eison, President/CEO, for opening their doors for a tour of their north Minneapolis manufacturing plant. Find a tour.
Several local Manufacturing tours include:
Read about the Manufacturing Industry in the Twin Cities
Demolition underway at Upper Harbor site for new riverfront park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is working with the City of Minneapolis on the former Upper Harbor Terminal site to get it ready for a new 20-acre riverfront park. Building demolition and site grading has begun at the future park.
The new regional park is part of a long-term redevelopment planned for the 53-acre former shipping terminal that closed at the end of 2014. The park will follow the west side of the Mississippi River for nearly a mile from 33rd Avenue North past Dowling Avenue North. It will include:
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- A rehabilitated riverbank and shoreline with a river overlook.
- Bike and walking paths along the river and through the park.
- A parkway road with parking.
- A central open plaza and lawn area for events and activities.
- Native trees, grasses, woody shrubs and perennials planted across the park.
- Stormwater treatment.
Read the park concept plan for more details.
 Tableau Congeries, a new mosaic by Craig David in Currie Park
City of Minneapolis Art in Public Places and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are hosting a celebration on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. for Tableau Congeries, a new mosaic by Craig David in Currie Park.
The mosaic features stories gathered from conversations with community members from nine cultures that have called Cedar Riverside home, including Mayan, Somali, Oromo, Czech, Scandinavia, Czech, Hmong, Korean, Dakota, and Ojibwe. The central image is an oda or sycamore tree, respected by the Omoro as a symbol of tranquility. The mosaic also features an original poem by Deeq Abdi.
This summer, community members assisted David with installing the stone and porcelain mosaic, by adding tiles during two weekend workshops.
The celebration in Currie Park is on 15 Avenue South, midway between 4th and 6th streets, and will feature music and refreshments.
For more information visit the event on Facebook or contact Kirstin.Wiegmann@minneapolismn.gov.
Blacks In Technology - October Membership Meeting
Tuesday, October 11 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft
100 Washington Ave S 19th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Come learn how to get involved and how you can launch (or advance) your career in the field of technology and get updates for upcoming programming events.
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Business Consultations with City of Minneapolis
Thursday, October 13 | 2 – 4 p.m.
2200 Central Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
A representative from the City of Minneapolis will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who want to start, maintain or expand a business in the City of Minneapolis (e.g., financing, city regulations and business technical assistance). Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
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27th Annual Women Mean Business Marketplace & Gala
Saturday, October 15 | 3 – 10 p.m.
Intercontinental Hotel St. Paul
Join over one thousand entrepreneurs, supporters, and community leaders committed to supporting women-owned businesses for this engaging event. Shop more than thirty women-owned products, cheer on award winners and dance the night away all while supporting WomenVenture’s mission to empower women to achieve their economic goals by building profitable and sustainable businesses that transform communities.
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Lyn-Lake Street Art Walking Tour
Saturday, October 15 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LynLake Brewery
2934 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Street art and graffiti has become more common and visible throughout the Twin Cities in the past two years. Public art projects such as the LynLake Street Art Series and the George Floyd Global Memorial have brought more visibility to street art in Minneapolis. This walking tour explores the LynLake area of Uptown and the impressive, blooming street art scene in this area. Participants can expect to see spray painted murals and portraits, learn about graffiti and street art history, and walk through the decorated alleys of Uptown Minneapolis.
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Autumn Brew Review 2022
Saturday, October 15 | 1:30 – 5 p.m.
Boom Island Park
724 Sibley Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55413
A perfect October afternoon of autumn brews and winter warmers. Get unlimited samples from 95+ MN craft breweries and brewpubs.
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38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned: Monthly Learning Tables
Monday, October 24 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th Street
#Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Join as we explore important topics and issues and work to hear the needs of the community. All are welcome. Dinner will be provided at all sessions. We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for full participation in this event.
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