Business News & Updates
MPD Implementation Unit Community Engagement Session
The Minneapolis Police Implementation Unit is hosting a community event. They will have a presentation and light refreshments.
2026 East Lake Litter Pick Ups
The City of Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Crime Prevention Specialists are holding regular monthly activations to clean up our beloved Lake Street Corridor and communicate: we are here, and we care.
Call for Sponsors: Lake Street Live at Arbeiter Brewing Co.
Arbeiter Brewing Company is seeking sponsors for Lake Street Live, a free South Minneapolis block party on July 25!
Downtown Longfellow Launch Survey - For Businesses
Several organizations have come together to implement a clean, safe, and active ambassador program that will include: 7 days a week of Clean and Safe Ambassadors; additional daily amenities in El Nuevo Campo; new marketing efforts for businesses under the Downtown Longfellow brand. Provide your input on this initiative.
This Plastic Free July, take the next step toward reducing waste at your business.
Waste Wise provides free technical assistance to help Minnesota businesses and nonprofits reduce waste, including unnecessary single-use plastics.
Mindset Reset
The next Mindset Reset cohort by Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) begins on Monday, June 8th, and registration is now open.
Food Forward Program
The City of Minneapolis is actively enrolling restaurants in zip codes 55407 and 55408 for the upcoming Food Forward cohort. Food Forward gives restaurants hands‑on support to reduce wasted food, improve kitchen efficiency, donate surplus meals, and save on costs.
Lake Street Food Walk
If you are interested in becoming a participating restaurant in the Lake Street Food Walk on July 25th, 2026, please apply.
IEEPA Tariff Refund
Recently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that it will begin accepting IEEPA tariff refund requests starting April 20 at 8:00 AM ET.
If your business paid these tariffs, you may now be eligible to get that money back.
Collaborate with the World Cup on Lake Street
The Lake Street Council is thrilled to lead the first coordinated effort to make the Lake of 10,000 Lands the go-to street for the World Cup! Collaborate with us to celebrate the biggest sporting event in the world and all that Lake Street has to offer.