 Show your support for Black business development in Minneapolis with the City’s annual Black Business Week, July 22-28.
Highlights include:
- Career and networking fair.
- Emerging developer project tour and social hour: Coliseum building
- East African business resource fair.
- West Broadway business area tour, discussion and networking event.
- Pop-up markets.
View a full list of events and register for events on the City website.
 The City of Minneapolis shares important news and updates in English, Spanish, Somali, Oromo and Hmong over community radio stations and two television programs.
You can see the upcoming schedule for these shows and find past recordings on the City website.
Local resources and opportunities for immigrants and refugees
The Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs hosts weekly community office hours. Office hours provide basic information on immigration legal services, shelter resources, health care and more.
Office hours
Stop by South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 E. Lake Street. The next open hours are on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. on:
On July 31, City staff will be offering free COVID, measles and other vaccines and resources. OIRA, however, will not be present.
Learn more on the City website, email Michelle Rivero, or call 612-394-6018.
Twin Cities monthly immigration forum meets Thursday, Aug.8
The City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) in partnership with the City of Saint Paul Immigrant and Refugee Program hosts a monthly immigration forum to offer immigration-related updates to the community. The next meeting of this series will be on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Twin Cities monthly immigration forum
Thurs., Aug. 8, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Join online over Microsoft Teams
Or call in (audio only) at +1 612-276-6670 with meeting ID 365504388#
The topics covered include:
- Federal immigration news and resources.
- City, community and advocacy organization updates.
- Other topics important to immigrant, refugee and new American communities.
Watch previous forums on the City's YouTube channel.
Find dates and links to join the meetings on the OIRA events calendar. Learn more about the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) at minneapolismn.gov/ncr/oira or contact the office directly at oira@minneapolismn.gov.
Survey on future use of former 3rd Precinct building
Minneapolis is proposing to redevelop the site of the former 3rd Police Precinct to house a new democracy center to expand access to the ballot box and provide a large space for community use. We’re asking residents to give us your input.
Take the survey.
 Join City staff and an engagement team from 4RM+ULA and the Cultural Wellness Center for a facilitated discussion to create a community-centered vision for the area. Topics for the third visioning workshop will include memorial locations, the Peoples Way site and right-of-way design priorities.
Visioning workshop on the future of George Floyd Square
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23
The Square 3736 Chicago Ave. S.
RSVP online.
Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more about the future of George Floyd Square and sign up for updates on the City website.
 Members of the public are invited to join a community barbecue with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). Stop by for a family evening of food, fun and meet MPD officers and professional staff from specialized units across the Minneapolis Police Department. Read more and share the event from the City’s website.
Chief’s Community Barbecue
Tuesday, July 23 from 5-8 p.m
Shiloh Temple, 1201 W. Broadway
MPD will also be at an upcoming Sidewalks & Streets event helping to hand out vouchers from Lights On! for free car headlight, taillight and turn signal repairs up to $250. There will also be a raffle of kids scooters, helmets and safety gear. This event is free to attend and no registration is required.
Sidewalks and Streets
Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.
For more information, visit the Lights On! website.
Tangletown Summer Party and Movie in the Park
You can enjoy Tangletown's biggest event of the year, the Summer Party & Movie in the Park in partnership with Fuller Park, 4802 Grand Ave. S., on July 27 at 6 p.m. There will be live music, food trucks, ice cream and lots of fun activities for kids.
Northeast Park Fest
Join Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association (LNENA) at Northeast Park Fest on July 29 from 6-9 p.m. at Northeast Athletic Field Park, 1615 Pierce St. N.E. You can find community resources, games, kids activities, free popcorn and a showing of the movie Aquaman at dusk. Read more on the LNENA website.
Loring Park Neighborhood Party
Citizens for a Loring Park Community (CLPC) is organizing the Loring Park Neighborhood Party on Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church at 511 Groveland Ave. Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids activities and booths by local artists. Read more on the CLPC Facebook event page.
The City of Minneapolis is calling on individuals, cultural groups, arts spaces, schools and neighborhood organizations to become Cultural District ambassadors. In this role you can engage deeply with your community, celebrate its rich cultural heritage and contribute to the vibrancy of our city. Join us in creating a thriving, connected, and dynamic community experience.
The City's seven Cultural Districts are:
- 38th Street
- Cedar Avenue South
- Central Avenue
- East Lake Street
- Franklin Avenue East
- Lowry Avenue North
- West Broadway
The deadline to apply has been extended to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug 9.
Apply on the Minneapolis Arts and Culture website.
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 As part of the Climate Legacy Initiative, the City’s Green Cost Share program is helping Minneapolis residents make weatherization and other energy-saving improvements to their homes.
Owners of single-family or 2- to 4-unit residential properties can receive funds to make their property more energy efficient through rebates of up to $14,000.
From insulation to air-source heat pumps, the City can help you save money on utility bills and make your home more comfortable year-round.
Apply for funds to make your home more energy efficient on the City website.
Update on community safety centers in south Minneapolis
Staff from the City’s Office of Community Safety (OCS) gave an update to the Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday, July 10, about the new community safety centers in south Minneapolis.
OCS Director of Design & Implementation Amanda Harrington shared with the council that the first round of community engagement has finished. In order to hear from as many people as possible, the City reached out to residents in many different ways. “Some people may be OK filling out a survey, but for others it’s better to talk,” Harrington said.
According to the community engagement report, participants prioritized social services for affordable housing, mental health, unsheltered resources, substance use disorders and youth.
Participants also cited the following important resources: community meals and meeting spaces, childcare for center users, legal services and medical services. They also mentioned concerns about domestic violence, human trafficking and food insecurity.
The next step is for the City to decide on the services and resources that will be found in the centers, find providers, and continue the design process.
More information about the community safety center can be found on the City website.
Read the community engagement report (PDF).
The Transit Assistance Program offers discounted transit fares for low-income residents, making it easier to commute to work, school, medical appointments and other essential activities. With a reduced fare TAP card, riders pay just $1 per ride, even during rush hour.
Now, qualifying riders can sign up for a TAP card at the Minneapolis Service Center in downtown. With its location near high traffic areas like the Government Center and Metro Transit’s Blue and Green light rail lines, the service center will be easily accessible by thousands.
Minneapolis Service Center
Public Service Building, skyway level
505 Fourth Ave. S.
Find out more about the new location on the City website.
Start your enrollment on the Metro Transit website.
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Early Vote Center now open for State primary
With the State primary election coming up in August, know what you need to do to vote.
Any Minneapolis voter may choose to vote before Election Day. Early voting options are available beginning 46 days before an election.
Voters can vote early in person at the Early Vote Center, 980 E. Hennepin Ave. or by mail.
Find more information on the City website.
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