 Big upgrades are coming to Hennepin Avenue in Uptown—and they’re almost here. Next week, the City will wrap up construction on its 2024 investment to make this key corridor safer and more accessible for everyone.
When Hennepin Ave. S reopens, you’ll see some exciting improvements: new METRO E Line rapid transit service, upgraded bus shelters, protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and even updated sewer and water lines. Whether you're walking, biking, taking transit, or driving, getting around will be easier and more comfortable.
As the street reopens, it’s a great time to show some love to the local small businesses that stuck with us through construction—stop by, shop local, and support your neighborhood.
Watch the mayor's video message on the reopening.
 BrianT.Johnson, Meet Minneapolis
Minneapolis isn’t standing down. The City of Minneapolis has joined eight other local governments in suing the Trump administration for unlawfully tying political conditions to federal emergency and disaster preparedness grants. The lawsuit seeks to protect nearly $3.6 million in Minneapolis grants. These grants fund the majority of the positions at the City’s Emergency Management Department, which leads the City’s response to disasters, as well as support critical police and fire equipment.
Mayor Jacob Frey put it clearly: “Minneapolis is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with cities across the country to say loud and clear: you can’t threaten our safety to force your politics. Disaster relief and emergency preparedness should never be conditional on abandoning the very values that make our city strong.”
This is the third lawsuit Minneapolis has joined against the Trump administration to defend our community’s safety and resources. The goal is simple: keep life-saving federal funds focused on protecting people—not politics.
Learn more about the City's response to the federal government.
 Funeral for MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell
The Minneapolis Police Department has received two of the most prestigious awards in global law enforcement at the 2025 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference.
The IACP Officer of the Year Award was presented to Officers Jamal Mitchell (posthumously), Nicholas Kapinos, Eric Withanom, and Luke Kittock for their heroism during the May 2024 shooting that claimed Officer Mitchell’s life.
MPD’s Juvenile Investigations Unit also received the IACP Leadership in Community Policing Award for its Juvenile Curfew Task Force, now recognized nationally as a model for building trust and improving outcomes for at-risk youth.
“Today, Minneapolis is being recognized on the world stage for both courage and innovation,” said Mayor Jacob Frey. “These honors reflect the incredible progress happening within MPD under Chief O’Hara’s leadership.”
 Last week, Mayor Frey joined developers and community partners to break ground on Snelling Yards, a new $35 million affordable housing project on Minneapolis’ southeast side. The development will transform a former Public Works storage site into 95 new affordable apartments, with leasing expected to begin next fall.
“We want more people to be able to live and age in grace in a great city. Minneapolis is a special place, and the more affordable units we provide, the more people who can live here,” said Mayor Frey.
The project, supported by the City, Hennepin County, and several other local partners, marks another step toward addressing the region’s growing need for affordable housing and ensuring more residents can call Minneapolis home.
 Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Over the weekend, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans across the state showed up to fight for democracy at their local “No Kings” rally. Mayor Frey joined the approximately 100,000 who gathered in downtown Minneapolis.
The nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations drew millions, in one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history. Organized locally by Indivisible Twin Cities, Women’s March Minnesota, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO, participants voiced support for democracy and concern about use of the National Guard to police cities, corruption, and cruelty from the Trump administration.
The mayor spoke with CNN about the rally and how Minneapolis showed up.
 Minneapolis is the #3 best city in America to retire in—and events like the Annual Seniors Fair show why.
On Wednesday, seniors and caregivers gathered at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church for a day of learning, connection, and community. Attendees enjoyed free meals, workshops on safety, tech, and voting, and a panel discussion with local leaders including Attorney General Keith Ellison and City Council Members Andrea Jenkins, Emily Koski, and Aurin Chowdhury.
The mayor was proud to attend the annual event and appreciates everyone who helped make it a success! A huge shout out to the partners working year-round to support aging with dignity in Minneapolis.
Some of the best parts of Minneapolis have made national headlines this month.
From the New York Times, as Broadway’s Purple Rain takes the stage in Minneapolis: Purple sequins. Purple blazers. Purple berets. In Minnesota, such a flourish of purple can only mean one of two things: a Minnesota Vikings football game, or a gathering of fans of one of the state’s most beloved sons: Prince.
From the Star Tribune, ‘Life of a Showghoul’ lawn display goes viral with mashup of Taylor Swift, Halloween scares: A south Minneapolis Taylor Swift-themed Halloween display spooks and delights visitors on the front lawn of Soukup’s home near 28th Avenue S. and 46th Street E. The display has gone viral on social media platforms and been reported on by USA Today, ABC News and CBS News, among others.
And on Sunday, the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis was named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s best hotels in the U.S.The honor was reported on by Bring Me The News and Fox-9, among others.
 Southwest High School National Honor Society Induction
 Carlton Fields Minneapolis Grand Opening
 2025 Hotdish Revolution
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