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Crews are preparing to sweep streets across Minneapolis this month and November to clean the streets before winter. Street sweeping helps keep leaves and debris out of the storm drains and from ending up in our lakes and creeks and the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis Public Works will begin the big task of curb-to-curb street sweeping throughout the city Tuesday, Oct. 22. During the four weeks of the comprehensive fall street sweep, crews will clean about 1,000 miles of city streets. To make sure crews can do the best job possible, temporary hot pink “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance so streets will be clear of cars when they’re swept. The first signs will be posted Monday, Oct. 21, and sweeping will begin the next day. Anyone who parks on the street will need to follow posted parking rules or their cars may be ticketed and towed.
Ways to stay informed of the parking rules:
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Interactive web feature – The Street Sweeping Schedule Map will be available on the City’s website before street sweeping begins. Visitors to the website will be able to find out which week their street is scheduled to be swept. Then, on the weekend before each of the four weeks, the schedule for the upcoming week will be broken down to show which day of the week streets are scheduled to be swept.
- “No Parking” signs – City crews will post “No Parking” signs at least 24 hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept. However, the “No Parking” signs will be removed as soon as possible after a street has been completely swept to allow people to resume parking after the signs are removed. Vehicles not in compliance with “No Parking” signs may be ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The sweeping takes several steps, so people should not resume parking until the signs are removed.
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Email and text alerts – You can sign up to get an alert automatically emailed or texted to you at the start of street sweeping.
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Social media – The City will use Facebook and X to post periodic street sweeping updates and information.
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Videos – Street sweeping is explained in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong on the City’s YouTube channel and on Minneapolis City TV.
Clean streets mean healthier water
Minneapolis streets are swept completely curb to curb with enforcement of parking rules once in the spring and again in the fall. You can do your part by not pushing leaves, grass clippings or other debris into City streets. It’s bad for our lakes and waterways, it can cause safety hazards and it’s against the law.
Leaves that wash into storm drains end up in our lakes and creeks and the Mississippi River. They may quickly begin to break down, creating pollutants that overfertilize lake water and help harmful aquatic plants and algae grow. The murky lake water that results is not good for swimming or fishing. It can also harm wildlife and pets.
Learn more about street sweeping.
Bond rating agencies S&P Global and Fitch Ratings have assigned the highest credit rating possible to the City of Minneapolis for the second year in a row. The AAA rating to the $123.59 general obligation bonds indicates strong economic growth and revenue recovery for the City.
The AAA rating affirms the City’s creditworthiness and provides confidence to the bond holders. This also allows the City to borrow funds to finance critical capital projects at a lower interest rate and save taxpayer dollars.
“The AAA rating reflects Minneapolis’ highly productive economy and a management team that consistently has built reserves to a high level…responding to forward planning,” said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Jessica Olejak.
The report also speaks to the City’s stable outlook. Fitch Ratings says the AAA score incorporates strong demographics driven by high levels of educational attainment and a history of relatively low unemployment rates. It also credits the City’s amenities and cultural attractions. Fitch calls Minneapolis the second-largest economic center in the Midwest next to Chicago.
Read more about the AAA credit rating on the City website.
Cultural Districts Arts Fund recipients announced
The City of Minneapolis has selected the awardees for the 2024 Minneapolis Cultural Districts Fund. In its first year, the fund will grant 65 awards totaling $690,000 across the city’s seven cultural districts. This fund supports:
- An arts ambassador for each cultural district.
- Festivals, cultural venues and cultural spaces.
- Pop-up projects and creative activations.
The projects and arts ambassadors will showcase a vibrant tapestry of community engagement, artistic expression, and cultural celebration across the seven Minneapolis cultural districts. The districts are: Lowry Avenue North, 38th Street, Cedar Avenue South, Central Avenue, East Lake Street, Franklin Avenue East and West Broadway.
Highlights of the funded projects include:
- Transforming train cars into mural canvases.
- Engaging community elders, stakeholders and youths to document and exhibit Native stories.
- Art workshops to empower youths through self-expression.
- Events featuring Día de los Muertos, art demos, and workshops connecting diverse residents.
- A monthly photo exhibition, iron pour, and a celebration of Native artists.
- Northside Art Crawl revitalizing the local art economy.
- Showcasing local fashion designers and artists.
This initiative provides critical financial support to empower local artists, creative entrepreneurs, community place makers and cultural organizations. Read more about the projects, recipients and districts on the City website.
Poets and spoken word artists are encouraged to apply for the role of the 2025-2026 Minneapolis poet laureate. Applications are due Nov. 15.
The Minneapolis poet laureate is an official ambassador of the city’s literary culture, connecting our community through the art of poetry. As an advocate for poetry and literary arts in Minneapolis, the poet laureate will engage the community in meaningful, impactful and innovative projects. The goal is to share the transformative art of poetry through community and education.
Poet laureate responsibilities
The City of Minneapolis’ Arts & Cultural Affairs Department and The Loft Literary Center are partnering to identify the 2025-2026 Minneapolis poet laureate. The poet laureate’s responsibilities include:
- Writing a poem reflecting on the current moment of the City of Minneapolis.
- Celebrating the City of Minneapolis through public service engagements, including addresses at official City events.
- Leading a public event that features the sharing of poetry and community.
- Teaching classes through The Loft Literary Center that promote poetry as an opportunity for connection.
- Advancing the art form of poetry in Minneapolis as an avenue for deep engagement in our community.
Find guidelines and application links on The Loft’s website.
Read more on the City website.
The Minneapolis City Council has approved municipal consent for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension. The City’s consent involves the station locations and alignment of the project. The proposed route starts at the Target Field station and extends through north Minneapolis up to Brooklyn Park. The council resolution highlights economic and transit benefits. It also advocates for anti-displacement work supporting residents and businesses.
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County lead the project. Municipal consent means that all cities along the proposed route must approve certain physical components. The project will go ahead with final design and an environmental work plan.
Read more about the Blue Line extension resolution on the City website.
The City of Minneapolis will host an online meeting Oct. 22 about rail safety during construction of the METRO Green Line extension. The project is also known as the Southwest light rail. The extension will add 14.5 miles to the existing METRO Green Line, which connects downtown Minneapolis with downtown Saint Paul.
Residents will get information and have the opportunity to ask questions. Participants include the Southwest LRT Project Office, Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company and the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Rail safety meeting 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22
Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 261 660 102 554 Passcode: wnXDzJ
Or call in: 612-276-6670,,544056463# Phone conference ID: 544 056 463#
Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward6
Email: jamal.osman@minneapolismn.gov
Phone: 612-673-2206
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