Business News & Updates
Metro Transit Lake Street/Midtown Station Renovation
A renovation of the Lake Street/Midtown Station is coming in 2026.
Don't miss your chance for savings!
Green Cost Share funds are still available—first come, first served.
Minneapolis Democracy Center Open House
The City of Minneapolis invites you to an open house for the Minneapolis Democracy Center.
Lake & Nicollet Intersection has Reopened
The temporary construction at Lake & Nicollet is nearing completion, and Lake Street has reopened to cars, traffic, and pedestrians. The intersection had closed in early July for utility work related to the upcoming New Nicollet road construction project on the former K-mart site.
Invite to Urban Art Village - No Booth fees, No gate keeping!
Urban Art Village is a community-based art activation created to uplift and support BIPOC, Latinx, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, immigrant, disabled, and emerging artists in Minneapolis.
Ditch the Plastic in Plastic Free July
This Plastic Free July, there’s no better time to join MNimize – a free consultation program that helps restaurants and food businesses cut down on single-use plastic.
Lake St & Nicollet Ave Intersection Closed
As part of the Nicollet Ave Construction project, utility work is being done in the intersection of Lake St and Nicollet Ave. This work is planned to begin the week of July 7 and will result in the intersection being closed for up to 6 weeks to vehicle traffic. The sidewalk will also be closed on the north side of Lake St at the Nicollet intersection but will remain open on the south side.
The METRO B Line is Now Open!
The B Line is a new, fast, and easy way to explore Lake Street and see all that Lake has to offer! This high-frequency bus line replaces the 21 bus and travels the length of Lake Street, stopping every few blocks at major intersections.
Free bins and compostable bags
Your small organization could get up to $3,000 in blue and green bins, plus a three-month supply of BPI-certified compostable bags.
Save the Date: Buy Local Forum
You are invited to the 2025 Buy Local Forum hosted by Allina Health, Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS), North Memorial Health, and Vizient Community Contracting on September 4, 2025.