 Nov. 3 is Election Day in Minneapolis. You can vote at your assigned polling place or by dropping off a completed mail ballot at the City’s election office.
All polling places are open Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Anyone in line to vote by 8 p.m. will still have the opportunity to vote.
Voters can bring materials into the polls to help complete their ballots, and the sample ballot is the single best tool for this. Find sample ballots for all Minneapolis precincts on the City website.
Find your correct polling place
If you plan to vote on Election Day, you should find out the location of your polling place. You can look for your polling place on the Secretary of State website.
Same day voter registration
If you're not sure whether you're registered to vote, check your registration status online.
You can register to vote on Election Day at your polling place if needed. There are many options to prove your residence, including for people who have expired IDs or new residents.
Read the list of options on Minnesota’s elections website.
See who is eligible to vote.
Confirm your mail-in ballot was received
If you mailed in an early ballot, you should check the online ballot tracking tool the morning of Nov. 3. If the tracking tool says your ballot has not yet been accepted, you should look up your polling place and go vote in person.
If you did not mail your ballot, it is too late to mail it in now. However, on Nov. 3, ballots can be dropped off from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services, 980 E. Hennepin Ave., or the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 Sixth St. S.
You can vote in person as long as election officials have not yet received and counted your mail-in ballot. Elections staff at polling places check to see if they’ve received and counted mail ballots from voters who want to vote in person. Voters are given ballots as long as the City has not received and counted mail ballots from them. Any uncounted mail ballots from people who have already voted in person will be cancelled and not counted (even if election officials receive it later).
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Voting in Minneapolis is safe, and there are security measures in place.
Find information about registering and voting in Minneapolis on the City website.
How to identify an election judge
If you need any help while you’re out voting, just ask an election judge. They’ll be inside and outside polling places to make sure voters have access to their ballot. Minneapolis election judges outside of the polling place will be wearing a light blue safety vest with a City of Minneapolis logo. Election judges inside the polling place will have clearly visible identifying lanyards.
We’re fully staffed and ready to help you vote. Let’s work together to help ensure a smooth and accessible election for all.
How to help
Every election year, Minneapolis sees strong voter turnout and residents who step up. From offering a ride to the polls, to sharing information across languages, you can use our guide for simple, nonpartisan ways to support voters. Download the guide in multiple languages.
Remember, polling places — and within 100 feet — are reserved for voters and people helping them vote.
Minneapolis sets early voting record
For non-presidential election year, a record-setting number of Minneapolis voters have made their voices heard by casting their ballots. Minneapolis Elections & Voters Services accepted 52,661 ballots as of Wednesday, Oct. 28.
This year’s numbers represent a 79.8% increase in early vote turnout so far compared to 2022.
By the numbers
- At this point during the 2022 Gubernatorial Election, 29,290 ballots had been accepted.
- At this point during the 2018 Gubernatorial Election, 28,896 ballots had been accepted.
You can track the number of ballots cast in the general election using the 2026 General Election Absentee/Early Voting Dashboard on the City website.
The Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services Division is responsible for administering elections in the City of Minneapolis. Find information about registering and voting in Minneapolis on the City 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 topics covered include:
- Federal immigration news and resources.
- Lawsuits and court decisions.
- City, community and advocacy organization updates.
- Other topics important to immigrant, refugee and new American communities.
Find dates on the OIRA events calendar.
Email us to get a link to the meeting series.
Learn more at minneapolismn.gov/oira.
Find detailed know-your-rights information, multilingual resources and video presentations on the City’s rights and resources page.
City Council budget listening session Nov. 5
The Minneapolis City Council has added another way for community members to make their voices heard during the budget process: two informal listening sessions. These sessions are separate from the existing public hearing schedule. The first listening session was on Oct. 29. The next session will be:
Thursday, Nov. 5
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Listening session from 6-7:30 p.m.
Whittier Elementary School Cafeteria, 315 W. 26th St.
Listening session format
The listening sessions will begin with a brief budget overview. Residents will then have an opportunity to ask questions or give their opinions to City Council Members. Community members wishing to address the City Council are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the session begins to sign up to speak, similar to public hearings held in City Hall. Space will be limited. All City Council members are invited to attend these listening sessions; however, since these are not official City Council meetings, quorum is not required. There will be audio recordings of these sessions for the public record.
Other ways to participate
Residents who can’t make it to one of these listening sessions can participate in other ways, including:
The final public hearing will be Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:05 p.m. during the scheduled City Council meeting.
Help shape Minneapolis’ future through informed, community-focused investment decisions.
The Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) is recruiting members Nov. 1-30. This is your opportunity to influence long-term City investments in parks, streets, and public facilities, guide how the City funds major projects, and collaborate with fellow community members.
What you’ll do
- Review and evaluate capital project proposals.
- Participate in public listening sessions.
- Develop recommendations.
- Serve for two years.
- Meet weekly from late March-June (noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays).
Ready to help shape our city? Learn more on the City website, then apply Nov. 1-30.
Register for the Public Health Community Institute
The Minneapolis Health Department’s Public Health Community Institute (PHCI) is a free opportunity to learn about public health and how to build projects that meet public health needs in your workplace or community. All PHCI courses are free. You can attend as an individual or as a part of an organization.
Courses will be held from 5-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, starting Nov. 4 and ending Dec. 16. No course will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Funding opportunity
Organizations can choose to take the full core competency series and apply to receive funding for a community project. You can use demonstration funding to make a public health program or resource in your community.
A few organizations will be awarded up to $15,000 each.
See the list of courses and register on the City website.
 Minneapolis Amplified brings local artists to unexpected neighborhood spots, from hot dog joints to flower shops, while supporting the small businesses that make our city special.
This week’s event:
Minneapolis Amplified: Volume 5 Art Exhibition & DJs
4 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Mother Co.
2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55411
More events are planned at small businesses across the city through December.
Minneapolis Amplified is led by Dance Agenda in partnership with the City’s Arts & Cultural Affairs Department and funded through Minneapolis Forward.
Find upcoming events and participating venues on the Dance Agenda website.
Nov. 8 Free family gathering music series finale: Viva Knievel with Brass Solidarity and School Of Rock
Minneapolis’ independent music venues are opening their doors for concerts designed to bring young people and their families together through live music, dance and creative arts.
Funded through Minneapolis Forward, the series is produced in partnership with the Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance.
Family Gathering Concert Series finale: Viva Knievel with Brass Solidarity and School Of Rock
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
First Avenue
701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
Learn more about the Family Gathering Concert Series.
 Do you know what to do in an emergency? Attend a free Ready Camp training to learn how to better prepare and recover from emergencies or disasters.
The free training will help you to:
- Build an emergency kit
- Develop a communication plan
- Notice signs and prepare for severe weather
- Recover from an emergency or disaster
- Learn about homeowner's and renter's insurance
Ready Campaign is a partnership between the City of Minneapolis Emergency Management Department and Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education, Sabathani Community Center and the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
Learn more about Ready Camp and sign up for an upcoming session on the City website.
 Through the City of Minneapolis Small Business Team’s Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP), small businesses in Minneapolis can get up to 50 hours of no-cost help from expert advisors. BTAP consultants can help you with things like:
- Developing business, financial and marketing plans
- Meeting business licensing requirements
- Preparing legal documents
- Conducting day-to-day business operations
If you are starting or growing your business, you can get support through BTAP. More than 25 experienced service providers are part of the BTAP network. They speak multiple languages and have a range of expertise.
Watch a video on YouTube about how one business owner got help.
Visit the City website to find out if BTAP is right for you.
Know where to turn: Minneapolis Civil Rights Department helps residents understand and protect their rights
Many people know their rights matter, but they may not know where to turn when they believe those rights have been violated. The City of Minneapolis Civil Rights Department is here to help residents understand their rights, navigate their options and, when appropriate, submit a complaint.
The Department provides free and accessible services related to a range of civil rights and workplace issues. This includes discrimination based on a protected class, wage theft and other labor standards violations, misconduct by Minneapolis police officers, and worker protections on City construction projects.
The need for help can arise in everyday situations. A renter may believe they were treated differently because of a protected characteristic. A worker may not have been paid for all the hours they worked. Someone may experience or witness misconduct by a Minneapolis police officer and be unsure how to report it. Workers on City construction projects may have questions about whether they received the appropriate wage or were properly classified.
In each of these situations, residents may not know whether what happened violated their rights or what to do next. They don't have to figure it out alone.
The Civil Rights Department can help residents understand whether City protections may apply to their situation and explain their options. Residents can connect with the Department by phone, by appointment or online. Services are provided at no cost.
The City is launching a public awareness campaign this fall to make these protections more visible and help more Minneapolis residents know where to turn when they need assistance. The campaign will run across social media and out-of-home advertising, using familiar, everyday situations to connect residents with the Civil Rights Department.
Learn more about your rights, the protections available in Minneapolis and how to get help at minneapolismn.gov/civil-rights.
 Minnesota remains among the top five states for community solar, with its program exceeding its target goals in ensuring low-income residents have access.
On Oct. 22, the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) built on that success through a 704 kW community solar garden specifically for low-income residents.
It sits on the roof of the City-owned Eastside Maintenance Facility in Northeast Minneapolis. The solar array was funded in part by a $150,000 grant from the City‘s Green Cost Share program, which offers funding to help pay for solar projects on buildings across the city.
Learn more about how solar gardens work.
The solar array serves up to 100 low- and moderate-income subscribers, with 25 spots remaining.
Learn more about the Green Cost Share program on the City website.
Hennepin County continues upgrading outdoor warning sirens
In August, Hennepin County began upgrading the control system that operates outdoor warning sirens across Minneapolis. The upgraded system will reduce alarms that reach areas not directly at risk and will give technicians better real-time data about system performance. These improvements help ensure the sirens are ready when residents need them most.
As this work continues, you may hear short, 10- to 15-second “growl tests” from these outdoor warning sirens. These tests help confirm that individual sirens are working. You may also notice small differences in how the monthly sirens sound or the timing of the alerts. These changes are normal parts of the testing process.
Learn more about the work to upgrade the sirens on the Hennepin County website.
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