Minneapolis launches music events amid venue profitability concerns
Minneapolis announced summer and fall music events after a report found independent venues generated $2.2 billion in local economic impact.
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Minneapolis Selects Trellis to Lead First Phase of New Nicollet
Minneapolis selected Trellis to lead the first phase of New Nicollet, advancing redevelopment plans for the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis council rejects proposed 75-day police drone pilot
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a no-cost Skydio contract, blocking a proposed 75-day police drone pilot focused on the Fourth Precinct.
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Minneapolis School Board Primary Set for Aug. 11, 2026
Minneapolis voters will take part in Minnesota’s Aug. 11, 2026, state primary, with School Board candidates filing through the city election office.
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Minneapolis preservation commission weighs Franklin Avenue demolition request
A Minneapolis Historic Preservation Commission hearing will consider a request to demolish 122 Franklin Ave. W., identified by the city as a potential historic resource.
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What Minneapolis Residents Should Know About Minnesota Laws That Took Effect Aug. 1
Minnesota’s Aug. 1 laws prohibit virtual-currency kiosks, raise the kratom age to 21 and temporarily block enforcement of prediction-market restrictions.
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Minneapolis prepares for final day of WWE SummerSlam weekend
WWE SummerSlam’s second night is scheduled for Aug. 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium, while free fan programming continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Minneapolis selects Trellis for first phase of former Kmart site redevelopment
The City of Minneapolis has selected Trellis to lead Phase 1 of the New Nicollet redevelopment at the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
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WWE SummerSlam brings major event slate and projected $100 million impact to Minneapolis
WWE SummerSlam is taking place in Minneapolis over the Aug. 1-2 weekend, with roughly 30,000 fans expected nightly at U.S. Bank Stadium and a separate free fan event running through Sunday.
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Minneapolis weighs projected 2027 general-fund gap of up to $33 million
Minneapolis leaders are preparing for 2027 budget decisions amid a reported general-fund shortfall projection of up to $33 million. No tax increase or spending plan has been adopted.
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University of Minnesota to host generative AI and science workshop Aug. 4-5
The University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering will convene researchers at the McNamara Alumni Center for a two-day workshop on generative AI and scientific discovery.
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Minneapolis opens $7 million small-business recovery fund tied to Operation Metro Surge impacts
Minneapolis has announced a $7 million Small Business Resiliency Fund for local businesses affected by Operation Metro Surge, with $350,000 directed to Building and Development Services in 2026.
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Federal judge dismisses challenge to Minneapolis immigration-cooperation policies
A federal judge on July 20 dismissed the federal administration’s lawsuit challenging Minnesota and local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Minneapolis was among the defendants.
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Minneapolis among Twin Cities communities hit by hazardous wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota moved into Minneapolis and the Twin Cities on July 16, 2026, as an Air Quality Alert covered the area and heat-index values were forecast to reach 95 to 100 degrees.
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WWE SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis carried $100 million regional impact projection
WWE SummerSlam and related wrestling events were centered in downtown Minneapolis from July 31 through Aug. 2, 2026. Minnesota Sports and Events estimated the weekend would generate about $100 million in regional economic impact.
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Minneapolis schedules public voting-system tests before Aug. 11 state primary
Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services will conduct public tests of systems used to tabulate polling-place and absentee ballots before the Aug. 11 Minnesota State Primary.
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University of Minnesota seeks designers for $105 million dentistry-school renovation
The University of Minnesota is seeking design firms for a planned $105 million renovation of its School of Dentistry in Minneapolis, according to a July 30 report.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Gas Prices Ease From Last Week, but Diesel Stays Above $5
AAA’s July 31 check puts Minneapolis-St. Paul regular gas at $4.008 and diesel at $5.133, with gasoline easing over the week while diesel moves higher.
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Minneapolis sets aside $2.5 million to help relocate Heritage Park residents from unsafe conditions—what households can expect
Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency aid for Heritage Park residents as officials re-check mold and plan possible relocation—no set date.
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Minneapolis City Council approves Lyndale Avenue South redesign—parking and timeline
Minneapolis City Council on July 16 advanced Hennepin County’s Lyndale Avenue South redesign from Franklin to 31st—safer bikes and bus lanes, but parking fights.
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Renew the Blue: July 2026 Blue Line & Green Line bus replacement guide
Minneapolis-area riders using Metro Transit’s Blue Line and the west-end Green Line need to plan for bus replacements June 29–Aug. 19 and July 1–26.
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Heritage Park public housing: Warren calls for audit after conditions concerns
Minneapolis council member Pearll “Tinitha” Warren is calling for a financial audit after a Heritage Park unit tour. City Council approved $2.5M relocation funds.