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Hello to all my 3rd Ward neighbors,
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us I want to share how grateful and honored I am to serve the constituents of the 3rd Ward. Since taking office in 2021, we have been part of a remarkable rebirth in both our ward and the entire city. Thank you for your feedback and suggestions over the years.
I also want to express my gratitude to all of the members of the emergency response system in Minneapolis. Every day our 911 operators, EMS workers (Hennepin County ambulance and medical staff), firefighters, and police officers are here to help us. When the calls came in to 911 for the tragic shooting at Annunciation, police officers arrived within four minutes, running into unknown danger to help the children trapped inside the church. Within 14 minutes all victims were on the way to hospitals. Please take the time to read the StarTribune article on how bravely our first responders responded to this tragedy, and please join me in praise as we remember all we are thankful for on this uniquely American holiday.
As always, Henry, Patrick, and I are here to serve you. We can be reached at ward3@minneapolismn.gov. Please report all issues to 311 before contacting us so there is a paper trail and staff are already aware of the issue when we speak with them. You can contact 311 by simply dialing 311, email them at Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov or by submitting a 311 Contact Form.
Your neighbor,
Michael
Knowing when a snow emergency is declared is now easier than ever. The MPLS Parking app will now send users push notifications when a snow emergency is declared and for each day of a snow emergency.
To receive snow emergency push notifications:
- Download the MPLS Parking app.
- Create an account.
- While not required to receive notifications, an account is required to interact with the notification and view the information in the app.
- Payment information is also not required if not using the app for metered parking.
About the previous app
The former standalone snow emergency “parking rules” app is now discontinued and no longer supported. If you already have the former app, it will no longer reflect snow emergency statuses or receive app store updates. The app will not be automatically replaced by the MPLS Parking app. Users who wish to receive push notifications about snow emergencies should download the MPLS Parking app.
Know the snow emergency parking rules. View the rules.
Have more than one way to stay informed.
View more information about snow emergencies.
Yard waste collection season goes through November. City customers’ collection day the week of Nov. 24-29 will be their last 2025 pickup of leaves, brush and other yard trimmings.
Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling customers can set properly prepared yard waste at their alley or curb line next to their garbage carts by 6 a.m. on their pickup day. Set yard waste out in a reusable container, in compostable bags (paper or BPI-certified compostable plastic bags – look for the BPI logo) or bundled with string or twine (no wire or tape).
Other requirements
- Max weight of 40 lbs. for bags, reusable containers or bundled brush.
- Brush must be shorter than 3 feet long and each branch less than 3 inches in diameter.
- Brush must be in a container or bundled with string or twine (no wire or tape).
- Bags marked “biodegradable” or “degradable” do not meet the State law and are not accepted.
- Reusable container must be between 26-32 inches high, between 32 and 38 gallons in size, with sturdy handles and no wheels.
- Yard waste is not allowed in City-provided containers.
City customers are encouraged to set out properly prepared yard waste as soon as possible. There will be no additional 2025 yard waste service after the last scheduled pickup.
Raking leaves into the street is against the law and bad for our lakes, creeks and river.
For questions about leaf and brush pickup, customers can check the City website or call Solid Waste & Recycling at 612-673-2917 Monday-Friday.
As winter arrives and the federal government cuts vital housing resources, the City of Minneapolis continues to expand on its record-setting commitment to providing safe and dignified affordable housing, while helping people experiencing homelessness get access to shelter and stability.
The City Council has awarded more than $14 million in direct investment, along with $1.7 million in 10-year federal housing tax credits, to jump-start 11 affordable rental housing projects. This money adds or preserves nearly 600 affordable homes for Minneapolis families, seniors, and residents exiting homelessness. It also adds 126 new shelter beds and 123 new units to help people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Read more about the City’s response to homelessness on the City website.
The minimum wage across the city of Minneapolis will adjust for inflation to $16.37 on January 1, 2026 for all businesses (regardless of business size).
Coverage depends on the physical location (in Minneapolis) of the employee while the employee is performing work.
For information about any of the City's labor standards, visit the City’s website, call 311 or email the Labor Standards Enforcement Division. To report a violation, submit details on the City website or call 311.
A new online reporting platform brings clarity and connection to our climate work. The Climate Equity Tracker shows how we’re turning goals into action across Minneapolis to make sure community members and businesses benefit from this work.
Like the Climate Equity Plan, the platform focuses on 10 key areas. They include energy systems and green careers, healthy homes, transportation and green spaces. You can explore more than 40 strategy pages to learn more about progress within each key area.
This is just the beginning. The Climate Equity Tracker will continue to grow and add new features and updates.
Explore the Climate Equity Tracker.
Volunteers with the Adopt-a-Drain program have reached a remarkable milestone: more than a million pounds of debris, leaves and sediment have been cleared from storm drains across the United States since the program launched in 2015.
Minneapolis is leading the way, operating the No. 1 Adopt-a-Drain program in the nation, with more than 4,100 residents adopting approximately 8,300 drains. This means Minneapolis accounts for more than 20% of program participation nationwide.
In 2024, 45,292 pounds of debris were cleared by Minneapolis volunteers. This added to nearly 300,000 pounds prevented from reaching the Mississippi River and the city’s 22 lakes since 2019.
Read more about the Adopt-A-Drain milestone on the City website. |
