Business News & Updates
Minneapolis Ward 8 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 8 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available before and after the forum for questions.
Welcoming Week 2025
As part of Welcoming Week, the City of Minneapolis is hosting a litter pick-up on Friday, September 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This is a volunteer service project to pick up litter together near E Lake Street and Hiawatha Ave.
New Nicollet RFP Feedback Meeting
Whittier Alliance, Lyndale Neighborhood Association, CANDO, and Phillips West Neighborhood Organization are co-hosting a meeting on September 17 at 6:30pm at Whittier Rec Center (425 W 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405) to review the request for proposals for the first phase of building at New Nicollet (the old Kmart site).
Pop Up Parks
Thanks to significant investment from Lake Street Lift, the Lake Street Council has worked in partnership with property owners to create to pop-up parks along Lake Street.
Navigating the Changing World of Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights
Join NDC and Lathrop GPM for an insightful and crucial. workshop. In today’s evolving immigration landscape, both employers and employees face increasing challenges and responsibilities.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS partner to launch free legal services program for nonprofit organizations
A new partnership between the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS provides all Minnesota nonprofits (and MCN members) with legal help desk, compliance clinics and support; qualifying organizations eligible for one-on-one counsel
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.