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7/28/2025
Hello Ward 6 Neighbors,
Happy Monday,
I am excited to invite you to two amazing events in ward 6.
🎭 Free Community Art Workshops at Peavey Park!
Join Heart of the Beast for hands-on art-making, puppetry, and storytelling workshops as we plan a new public artwork for Peavey Park. All ages welcome!
🗓️ Thursdays: July 31, Aug. 7, 14 & 21
🕓 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Peavey Park Picnic Shelter – 730 E 22nd St
Come to one session or all four—no experience needed!
Questions? Contact sarah.linnesrobinson@minneapolismn.gov
🌟 Ward 6 Cultural Corridor Cleanup
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Cedar Culture Center – 416 Cedar Ave
Let’s come together to beautify our streets and connect with neighbors. Supplies will be provided. All are welcome!
Questions? Reach out to khalid.mohamed1@minneapolismn.gov
Thank you,
CM- Jamal Osman
 The City will deploy five traffic safety cameras to begin automated enforcement of speed limits this fall. The traffic camera safety pilot program is a key part of the City’s Vision Zero initiative. Vision Zero aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on Minneapolis streets. It pursues a future where everyone can move through our city safely, efficiently and equitably.
Camera locations
- Third Street North near First Avenue North in Downtown
- Fremont Avenue North near West Broadway Avenue in Near North
- 18th Avenue Northeast near Central Avenue Northeast in Northeast
- Chicago Avenue near Franklin Avenue East in Ventura Village
- Nicollet Avenue near 46th Street West in King Field and Tangletown
Traffic cameras may only be used for traffic enforcement and capture a picture or video of the back of the vehicle. They’re not allowed to take pictures or video of people.
Traffic safety cameras are meant to shift driver behavior and save lives, not generate revenue. As required by state law, any revenue from fines will cover implementation costs and investments in other traffic safety and calming measures.
Read more about the traffic safety cameras on the City website.
You can still request traffic calming in your area for 2026. Requests are due Aug. 1.
Make your request online by Aug. 1. If you’re not able to use the online form, you can print the application and either email it or mail it (postmarked by Aug. 1) to: Traffic Calming, 300 Border Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55405. If you need help filling out the form, you can contact Minneapolis 311.
Find more information about traffic calming projects on the City website.
 Open Streets Minneapolis, the City’s popular summer event series, will kick off this year’s series Saturday, Aug. 2. Open Streets Minneapolis events transform the street for a day. Without cars, people can gather and celebrate the diversity and creativity of the city while walking, biking and rolling. Mark your calendar for entertainment, music and food.
- 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.
 Show your support for Black business development in Minneapolis with the City’s annual Black Business Week through July 31.
Events
- Black Business Week Kick-off - Legacy on the Block: A Black Business Showcase
- Ignite Business Conference: From Spark to Strategy
- Black Business Week Street Mall
- Webber Camden & Northside Epicenter Black Business Expo
- The Business of Self-Care: A Micro-Workshop for Entrepreneurs
- Black Business Week Summit
- The Black Business Exchange – Speed Mentoring with the Experts
Watch a video from Black business-owners and find more details about Black Business Week events on the City website.
The City has finalized a deal for the Community Performing Arts Center at the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment site in North Minneapolis.
The new 8,000-seat concert venue, run by First Avenue, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the African American Community Development Corporation, will bring world-class performances to the northside and drive lasting economic impact. A portion of every ticket sold will be reinvested directly into the surrounding community, ensuring that the Northside benefits from the venue’s long-term success.
About Upper Harbor
Located along the Mississippi River in north Minneapolis, the 53-acre Upper Harbor site is being transformed from a former shipping terminal into a vibrant community space. Plans include:
- Community Performing Arts Center to be developed and operated by Port of Minneapolis, a partnership of First Ave and the Minnesota Orchestra
- 20-acre regional park
- New housing
- Small business commercial space
- And more
Infrastructure work was completed at the site last summer, with construction set to begin this fall.
Learn more about the Upper Harbor redevelopment project on the City website.
The Stone Arch Bridge will reopen to walking and bicycling Aug. 9. Minnesota Department of Transportation crews began repairing the historic bridge in April 2024. Crews closed half of the bridge at a time so people could still enjoy the bridge but not cross the river on it. The public can celebrate the reopening at a family-friendly event with food trucks, live entertainment and historic bridge facts. Activities are planned both sides of the bridge.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Aug. 9 Stone Arch Bridge
Find more details on the Minnesota Department of Transportation website.
Tour the first five Vibrant Storefronts Aug. 11 to celebrate creativity and connection downtown. Join a guided tour or explore at your own pace for arts from music to live painting, from poetry to button making and screen printing. Featuring the five inaugural Vibrant Storefronts awardees in the storied Harmon Place District: Blackbird Revolt, Black Business Enterprises, Flavor World, Pride Cultural Arts Center and Skntones™.
5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11
1121 Hennepin Ave.
Guided tours: Make sure to RSVP; the tour size is limited.
Self-guided tours run in an open house-style format. No need to RSVP.
Read more about the art walk tours and activations on the City website.
Recent reports of car break-ins and damage to vehicles in Minneapolis and surrounding cities over the last two weeks serve as a reminder to take simple precautions to protect your vehicle and valuables.
Keep your car safe:
- Always take your keys with you.
- Lock your doors and windows.
- Park in well-lit, busy areas.
- Use an engine lock or install a GPS tracker.
- Don’t leave valuables like bags or electronics in your car.
Report suspicious activity Residents play a crucial role in preventing crime. If you see something suspicious, call 911 right away. Try to give a clear description of the people, cars and where they went.
Report stolen vehicles Call 911 and your insurance company right away if your vehicle is stolen. If your car is found, let them know immediately.
The 2025 Cultural District Arts Fund will grant awards to 65 art projects across the city. The projects will support community engagement, artistic expression and cultural celebration across the seven Minneapolis cultural districts:
- Lowry Avenue North
- 38th Street
- Cedar Avenue South
- Central Avenue
- East Lake Street
- East Franklin Avenue
- West Broadway
Find highlights of the projects and a full list on the City website.
The City of Minneapolis has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This accolade is a testament to our City's dedication to financial excellence, transparency and responsible planning. Earning this recognition places Minneapolis among a select group of municipalities across North America committed to the highest standards in budgeting. It reflects the hard work and commitment of the Minneapolis Budget Division to serve our community with integrity and excellence.
Read more about the award.
Stay up to date on the Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee
The Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee is a group of residents and businesses advising the City of Minneapolis on its six-year Capital Improvement Plan. The committee shares recommendations through an annual report and is currently refining its project ratings. The committee will meet until the end of June.
Want to stay in the loop? See the calendar of upcoming committee meetings or previous agendas and minutes.
 As cookout season kicks off, keep food safety in mind. Warm weather is great for grilling – and for harmful bacteria to grow. Foodborne illnesses are caused by harmful bacteria, viruses and other agents that get into food.
Five key food safety practices
- Washing your hands before preparing food or when changing tasks.
- Keeping food at the correct temperature (hot or cold).
- Cooking food to the right temperature.
- Keeping raw and cooked foods separate.
- Using safe sources for food.
Read more food safety instructions on the City website.
The State of Minnesota offers a list of doulas in the state with search features that make it easier than ever to find a doula. Doulas provide physical, emotional and nonmedical support for parents before, during and after the birth of a baby.
The site includes a map for finding doulas with filter options such as for home birth services, cultural or religious practices, and payment options.
Doula support is especially important for people in communities facing disparities. A doula can help families feel safer, more empowered to make decisions about their body and baby, and more connected socially. Research shows that the support of a doula can:
- Reduce the length of labor.
- Reduce the likelihood of cesarean section birth.
- Provide nonmedical pain relief techniques.
- Reduce stress and anxiety.
- Support the partner or spouse.
- Result in babies often born with better heart rates and breathing.
Read more about finding a doula on the State of Minnesota website.
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