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North Star Deli is located next to Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine on the southeast corner of the intersection of W 46th St. and Grand Ave. S, bordering Tangletown and Kingfield neighborhoods. Chef and owner Pedro Wolcott and his business partner and wife Alexandra (both previously with Guacaya Bistreaux) plan to relocate their family to the neighborhood.
Showcasing displays of vintage Minnesota North Stars hockey team memorabilia, this sandwich shop offers retro vibes along with a combination of classic and creative menu items featuring names such as Herb Brook Focaccia and Knucklepuck Brownie. My son Croix and I thoroughly enjoyed the Modano and North Star Classic sandwiches for lunch today.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
The Neighborhood Traffic Calming project on 2nd Ave S is of special importance to Ward 11.
Public Works has concluded the engagement phase of this year’s program, following a series of open houses and online feedback opportunities. A map of proposed treatments is posted online: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/traffic-calming-treatments/project-map/
The plan is to construct a series of four speed humps along 2nd Avenue between 58th Street and Diamond Lake Road. The current estimate is that construction of speed humps will begin in July, but the date for each project location isn’t set. More will be shared when it is known with more certainty when this location will be constructed.
Minneapolis is a welcoming city. We believe that when everyone feels like they belong, we all benefit. Regardless of immigration status, we want you to feel:
Find resources to learn your immigration rights and responsibilities from the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs. Information includes:
Visit the City’s Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs webpage to learn more.
The Minneapolis Police Department operates under the City’s separation ordinance and does not participate in the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
That means MPD will not:
- Ask about your immigration status
- Detain anyone based on a civil immigration warrant
- Enforce federal immigration law
MPD remains committed to public safety and maintaining trust within our communities. This includes responding to incidents involving property damage, injury, or threats to personal safety.
That means MPD will:
- Respond to 911 calls from the public
- Respond to threats to life or property
- Ensure public safety for protests
- Ensure access for emergency vehicles
Learn more about the separation ordinance.
The City of Minneapolis recognizes the constitutional rights of free expression and peaceful assembly of all residents and visitors of Minneapolis.
Public gatherings are an important part of our democracy. It is also important to keep everyone safe and protect our communities. Together, we can help make sure that public gatherings remain safe, while amplifying the voices of our community members.
Peaceful, lawful gathering is encouraged and protected
You can:
- Participate in peaceful protests
- March safely, but not on freeways or in other ways that create a safety hazard
- Carry signs and use other peaceful forms of expression
- Gather and speak in areas where free speech activities are allowed
Private property
- Private property can only be used for free speech activities with the consent of the owner.
- Property owners can ask law enforcement to require that unauthorized people leave private property.
Government property
- Free speech activities can only take place on government property where the general public is welcome.
- Secured areas or employee-only areas are not considered open for expression.
Unlawful behavior poses a risk to public safety
You cannot:
- Enter or protest on a freeway as a pedestrian or in a way that obstructs freeway traffic
- Throw objects or set fires
- Damage property or create graffiti
- Use fireworks or weapons
- Drive recklessly, especially near pedestrians
You cannot act violently or engage in riotous behavior
Violent behavior
- This includes anything that intends to hurt someone
Riotous behavior
- Any behavior in a group setting (more than three people) that disturbs the peace by either:
- Using force or violence
- Threatening to use force or violence against people or property
Read more about safe gatherings.
Fourth of July fireworks are part of Independence Day celebrations, and the noise complaints and safety issues they can generate lead to high call volumes at 911 call centers across the country. That’s why the City wants to make sure people stay safe during fireworks season and know what to do if they have fireworks related complaints.
Instead of calling 911 for Fourth of July noise reports, please . City staff will review the reports during normal business hours.
Visit the City website for:
- Fireworks safety tips.
- What’s legal, what’s not.
- When to call 911.
- How to make a noise report.
The City’s support of the local dance community progresses. Applications have opened for the Bridge Fund for Dance Program. The new funding aims to energize Minneapolis’ dance scene while attracting artists, audiences and experiences downtown.
Read more about the dance fund on the City website.
With warmer temperatures and bright, sunny days, the City has tips for residents as your gardens grow:
- Mow grass that reaches 8 inches or taller.
- Trim or cut back vegetation that hangs over sidewalks or the edges of alleys to keep them clear for people and vehicles.
- Mow vegetation that hangs over the street. It should be trimmed to the curb line.
- Prune and maintain the health and integrity of trees. (Residents with hazardous trees may qualify for help through the condemned trees assistance.)
- Discard rubbish such as loose or overflowing trash, scrap wood, brush piles, animal feces, etc., to keep rodents from setting up residence in yards.
If you receive a notice from the City to correct an issue, make sure to address it by the due date on the letter. After that, either the City or a hired third-party takes care of the complaint at the property owner’s expense.
Find out more or report an issue on the City website.
The City uses Smart911 to send important information to residents during an emergency.
Get alerts
You can choose to receive Smart911 alerts by:
- Text messages
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Push notifications in the Smart911 mobile app
- Wireless emergency alerts*
Alert topics
The City of Minneapolis will use Smart911 to send alerts on topics including:
- Snow emergencies
- Severe weather
- Public safety incidents
- Major infrastructure issues
- Major special event impacts
Find out more and subscribe on the City website.
*Wireless emergency alerts come through the nationwide Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.
Air quality affects everyone, especially people with asthma or other breathing challenges. Follow the Minneapolis fire rules and recommendations to keep our air safe and clean:
- Limit fires.
- Let neighbors know when you’re planning a fire.
- Recreational fires are only allowed between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Keep fires small: Less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high.
- Skip fires on windy days.
- Burn only untreated, unpainted, dry wood.
- Keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby.
- Don’t burn during an air pollution advisory day. Sign up for air quality alerts from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Watch a video for safety tips about recreational fires.
A new City opioid treatment program has begun for our community members with opioid use disorder. This pilot offers free prescription injections, treatment, and connections to services and support. That also includes insurance coverage help for longer-term treatment.
Read more about the opioid treatment program on the City website.
Minnesota’s Hot Weather Rule protects residential utility customers from having their electric service shut off on any day that the National Weather Service has declared an excessive heat watch, heat advisory, or excessive heat warning.
Read more about hot weather protection on the State of Minnesota website. |
