 For the first time, all residents in Minneapolis are represented by a neighborhood organization. Come celebrate at Neighborhood Day Saturday, May 3.
Neighborhood Day is an annual day set across the city to increase resident participation in local civic engagement through one of the city’s 68 recognized neighborhood organizations. It’s a chance to come together in community, find the neighborhood organization that represents you and get to know your neighbors.
Participating neighborhood organizations host their own events from board officer elections, recycling and clothing drives to food trucks, potlucks and tool swaps. There’s something for everyone.
Your voice is important
Neighborhood organizations are the most local, smallest form of government. It’s an easy way for residents to be involved at the most grassroots level in their own neighborhood, on their own street.
Organizations act as their own nonprofit and have volunteer boards of directors. The organizations communicate to residents – share City news and awareness of topics such as housing and environmental concerns – and engage with one another.
Local neighborhood boards review, respond and participate in City projects at the local level and participate in conversations on everything from stop signs to development projects.
Learn more about Neighborhood Day and which organization represents you. There’s also a map of neighborhoods engaged with the day and details on their events.
Apply to serve on the Community Commission on Police Oversight for Ward 9
The City of Minneapolis is seeking qualified applicants who live in Ward 9 to serve on the Community Commission on Police Oversight. The independent body allows the public a forum to have meaningful engagement in police oversight and review. Commission members serve as civilian panelists on the Police Conduct Review Panel, making recommendations regarding potential violations of MPD policies and procedures, as well as suggesting disciplinary actions.
Applications are open now for the Ward 9 seat and are due May 18, 2025.
Read more and apply now on the City’s website.
 Join a work group to advise the City on its safety services. The Safe and Thriving Communities work group will also support on engagement opportunities to connect with community members. Applications are open through May 18.
The new work group will provide community feedback as the City develops its community safety ecosystem. This includes services and procedures around:
- Prevention
- Non-police response
- Restoration
- Community safety centers
We’re looking for people who have expertise or lived experience in:
- Violence prevention services
- Unarmed violence intervention services
- Restorative justice and healing services
- Criminal justice system
Learn more about qualifications, expectations and the appointment process by visiting the City's website.
Get important updates at the Twin Cities immigration forum
 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 biweekly immigration forum to offer immigration-related updates to the community. The next two meetings of the series will be on Thursday, May 15 and 29.
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.
Find dates on the OIRA events calendar.
Get a link to the meeting series by emailing oira@minneapolismn.gov.
Learn more about the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) at minneapolismn.gov/oira.
Find resources and know your immigration rights information on the City website.
Immigrant and Refugee Affairs community office hours
OIRA hosts community office hours at the South CareerForce Center on 777 E. Lake Street. Stop by on:
- Mondays, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 2 – 4 p.m.
Check the OIRA events calendar in case of cancellations and holidays.
The Community Commission on Police Oversight is hosting a public hearing May 13, and you're invited to share your thoughts.
This is a space for community members to give input on Minneapolis Police Department policies, rules, practices and special orders. We hold these hearings to make sure community voices are part of shaping how public safety works in our city.
The commission will be soliciting feedback for the three policies below. Please review the policies ahead of May 13 and provide your feedback at the public hearing or send a written comment.
Public hearing
Those who are interested in speaking in the public hearing may register.
Written comments
Written comments may also be submitted for the record of this public hearing either:
- By mail to the Office of City Clerk, 350 Fifth St. S., Room 304, Minneapolis, MN, 55415.
Community Commission on Police Oversight public hearing
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13
Public Service Building, Room 100, 505 Fourth Ave. S.
Learn how to participate in a public hearing.
Send in comments about new ADA Action Plan by May 31
You can now read and comment on the City of Minneapolis’ updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Action Plan on the City website.
Read the plan at minneapolismn.gov/ada-plan
The plan details the City’s ADA Title II obligations and offers recommendations to City departments to improve access for people with disabilities.
You can send your comments through the public comment form or contact community specialist for people with disabilities and Title II coordinator, Guthrie Byard, at guthrie.byard@minneapolismn.gov.
 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.
Driver’s license education and senior community services contract opportunities
The City of Minneapolis Neighborhood and Community Relations Department is seeking proposals for two opportunities this May. To apply, you will need to register in eSupplier, the City’s procurement portal. Get started with eSupplier.
Driver’s license education and awareness: May 8
This opportunity is the result of a 2025-2026 budget allocation of $50,000 in one-time funding to support driver’s license outreach, education classes and preparation for the knowledge test and behind-the-wheel testing. Goals include increasing access to driver’s licenses for immigrant residents of Minneapolis, enhancing street safety and reducing accidents.
Apply by May 8 at 2 p.m.
Read the request for proposals on the eSupplier portal, event ID 0000003596.
Senior community services and community navigation: May 16
Organizations and consultants who provide low- and no-cost services to Minneapolis’ older adults and their caregivers to fill gaps in service delivery are invited to apply for contracts of up to $50,000. Send in your proposal by 2 p.m. on May 16.
Services include things like in-home health, social engagement activities, caregiver support and culturally relevant personalized case management services.
Read the request for proposals on the eSupplier portal, event ID 0000003427.
The draft 2024 Minneapolis Consolidated Plan is posted for public comments until May 23, and the public hearing will be held May 20. The plan describes the City’s housing and community development strategies for residents with low and moderate incomes.
Goals of the Minneapolis Consolidated Plan
- Provide decent affordable housing.
- Develop housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Provide special needs housing.
- Expand economic opportunities.
- Improve neighborhood conditions.
2025 Consolidated Plan public hearing
1:30 p.m. before the Business, Housing and Zoning Committee
Tuesday, May 20 Room 350, Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S.
Find out how to participate in a public hearing on the City website or call 311.
If you’re unable to attend this public hearing, you can send written comments by May 23 to Rachel Boehm.
See the draft plan and learn more on the City website.
 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of mental well-being and bring attention to challenges faced by people living with mental health conditions.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Do you need help or know someone who’s struggling? Call or text 988 for free. It’s confidential and provides 24/7 support for people in distress, and access to prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Learn more about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Find more mental wellness resources on the City website.
Minneapolis is finding ways to make your neighborhood streets safer and reduce risky driving. We’ve identified several areas for traffic calming treatments to be implemented this year. Learn about the 2025 projects and please give us your feedback through our upcoming open houses, online interactive feedback map and survey.
Learn more about the traffic calming project and ways you can get involved on the City website.
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The City of Minneapolis will celebrate Bike To Work Day Friday, May 16. There’s no better time than the present to make your daily commute healthier, greener and more fun.
Group rides
Four group rides to downtown will meet up at 7:30 a.m. across the city. Meet at:
- Farview Park (intersection of Lyndale Avenue and 26th Avenue North)
- Great Northern Greenway (intersection of Fifth Street and 18th Avenue Northeast)
- 38th Street Station (intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and East 38th Street)
- Lyndale Farmstead Park (intersection of Bryant Avenue South and West 40th Street)
Join elected officials, public works leaders and fellow bike commuters for free coffee, donuts, and more on the Hennepin County Government Center Plaza from 7-9 a.m.
Minneapolis has been investing in infrastructure to make bicycling easier, safer and more comfortable for all trips. Through our Transportation Action Plan, the City has committed to a safe, modern and convenient transportation landscape. A key component of the plan is to encourage drivers to shift away from personal vehicle trips and have 60% of trips taken by walking, rolling, biking or transit by 2030.
Bike To Work Day and our campaign As You Go MPLS are helping travelers around the city make this switch by highlighting improved infrastructure and providing information and resources.
 Doors Open Minneapolis 2025 is May 17-18. This annual event invites the public to several locations throughout the city where all the magic happens. This year, Doors Open will be a great chance to highlight work at City Hall, connect with the community, and showcase the newly remodeled and upgraded space.
This event will mark the first public tour of City Hall since recent upgrades were completed. These upgrades include remodeled offices for the Mayor’s Office, as well as significant improvements to the building’s mechanical, heating and cooling systems.
Doors Open Minneapolis
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18
Read more about this year’s Doors Open Minneapolis.
 The City of Minneapolis has selected four organizations to host street fairs for the 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis season, slated to kick off Aug. 2. Mark your calendar for entertainment, music, food and more.
- Aug. 17 Cedar Avenue between 15th Avenue and Sixth Street, and Riverside Avenue between Cedar Avenue and 19th Avenue Hosted by the West Bank Business Association.
- Sept. 20 Hennepin Avenue between West 26th and 36th streets Hosted by the Uptown Association.
Read more about Open Streets on the City website.
 The City of Minneapolis has launched an initiative aiming to move the Minneapolis community toward a future grounded in racial equity and justice by harnessing the power of conversations to heal racial divisions. "Minneapolis Your Story,” a partnership with independent nonprofit StoryCorps Studios, will create an archive of community-centered stories focused on racial healing.
This May, people can record their perspectives in their own words and archive them as part of this special partnership. The community archive will include stories about the history of racial discrimination and injustice in Minneapolis, George Floyd’s murder, the civil unrest that followed, and the ongoing efforts to reform the Minneapolis Police Department.
The City will then host a community listening session to hear selected recordings.
Read more about StoryCorps and share your story on the City website.
Democracy Center update
The City of Minneapolis has selected LSE Architects to design the new Minneapolis Democracy Center at 3000 Minnehaha Ave., the former 3rd Precinct police building. The City’s community engagement efforts found 70% of respondents living within the 3rd Precinct support plans to create the Minneapolis Democracy Center.
The Minneapolis Democracy Center will include the Early Vote Center, offices for election staff, flexible space for election-related equipment and supplies, and a large ground floor space for community use.
City crews have been working on cleanup and maintenance of the site to make the building safe for workers and repairs. The City is currently working on the inside of the building, doing cleanup, replacing windows and doors, and rebuilding the front entry at Lake and Minnehaha.
The design process for the Democracy Center will begin this summer and will incorporate community input. A conceptual design presentation will be made to the City Council later in the year. The project is anticipated to move into construction in 2026.
Read more and share this article.
2025 construction season kicks off
Minneapolis is preparing for a busy 2025 construction season. More than $225 million is planned in infrastructure improvements. The 66 capital projects getting underway this year represent a major investment in safer streets, more reliable utilities and more vibrant neighborhoods.
From storm sewers and sidewalks to bridges and bikeways, these projects will strengthen the city’s foundation and improve quality of life for residents. To keep you informed, the City is also introducing a new online construction dashboard. The dashboard offers real-time updates on project timelines, traffic impacts and key milestones.
See highlighted projects and read more about the 2025 City construction season on the City website.
Lock and dam land transferring to Dakota stewardship
Federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam will transfer to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, a Dakota-led organization working with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create a community space at the site. The space will feature indigenous vegetation, restored water flow, and a renewed connection to the river.
Read more about the transfer and the project on the City website
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