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Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 22nd.We're tracking a developing situation that's deeply affecting our community right now. Federal immigration enforcement operations continue throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul this week, and the impact is being felt across our city. Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have filed federal lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that the large-scale ICE deployment that began in December has violated constitutional limits and endangered residents, schools, and local services. Attorney General Keith Ellison is challenging what he describes as excessive and lethal force by federal agents, including warrantless arrests and targeting of courts, houses of worship, and schools.The surge has created real complications for our local services. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says they've had to establish a dedicated dispatch operation just to handle calls related to encounters with federal agents. Mayor Jacob Frey tells us the operation is expected to cost the city millions of dollars in police overtime. We're hearing reports of agents in unmarked uniforms and cars, and just this week Border Patrol agents detained two workers at a Target store in Richfield, including a seventeen-year-old American citizen who was later released at a Walmart parking lot after agents confirmed his citizenship.The situation has prompted action at City Hall. St. Paul City Council introduced ordinances Wednesday that prohibit the use of city-owned parking lots and property for staging federal immigration enforcement activities. These updates don't change federal law, but they clarify the city's authority and responsibilities under local law.Meantime, a U.S. appeals court is temporarily allowing the Department of Homeland Security to continue its surge and use of force while legal challenges proceed. There are also reports that federal agents have used chemical irritants against teachers and students, with even a PBS Frontline reporting crew saying they were pepper sprayed while covering enforcement activity.On a community level, we're seeing solidarity movements. Minnesota lawmakers are expressing support for a statewide strike scheduled for Friday, calling it the Ice Out of Minnesota Day of Truth and Freedom, which includes calls for a pause from work, school, and shopping, plus a march in downtown Minneapolis.In lighter news, if you're looking to get out this weekend, the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship is happening Saturday at Lake Nokomis starting at seven in the morning, running through six in the evening. It's a great way to celebrate our Minnesota winters.This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, January 18. We kick off with breaking news from downtown, where tensions boiled over yesterday near City Hall and federal buildings. Pro-ICE demonstrators led by out-of-state organizer Jake Lang clashed with a much larger crowd of counter-protesters amid the ongoing federal immigration surge, Operation Metro Surge. Snowballs and water balloons flew before police in riot gear separated the groups using an armored vehicle—no arrests yet, but Lang left with visible head injuries. This follows the heartbreaking shooting of Renee Good, a local mother of three killed by an ICE officer on January 7, and another shooting Wednesday where a man was wounded in the leg after a traffic stop. The Minnesota National Guard stands ready on Governor Walz's orders for traffic control if needed, while a federal judge just set new limits on ICE tactics. Community members are tracking agents with whistles and blocking vehicles to protect neighbors, especially in immigrant areas around Lake Street. The U.S. Department of Justice even launched probes into Mayor Frey and Governor Walz for alleged obstruction. We urge everyone to stay safe and peaceful as these operations strain our daily lives.Shifting to city hall updates, leaders are pushing back hard, arguing these tactics undermine constitutional rights and scare families from routine errands. On public safety from the past day, no major new crimes reported, but avoid protest zones near Hennepin Avenue.Our job market shows about 120 openings on Indeed, from pilots to product engineers, though national trends warn of tougher hiring ahead with AI cuts. Real estate looks steady—experts predict home prices up around 2 percent this year.Weather today brings cold snaps with light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor plans; expect highs near 20 degrees and clearer skies tomorrow.New business buzz includes the Minneapolis Institute of Art's free ice sculptures at 2400 Third Avenue South—perfect winter draw. Catch free family music tomorrow at MacPhail Center on South Second Street or the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet through February.Local schools shine with Robbinsdale Middle's Beauty and the Beast Jr. wrapping up, and quick sports note: Timberwolves gear up post-win.For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied nonviolently downtown, chanting in solidarity with Somali and Muslim communities, proving our city's resilient heart.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 16. We start with breaking developments shaking our city from the ongoing federal immigration enforcement. A federal judge just ordered the release of Garrison Gibson, a Liberian man whose home near Lake Street was raided by heavily armed agents using a battering ram four days ago, with his wife and nine-year-old child inside. The judge ruled it violated his Fourth Amendment rights, no proper warrant in hand. Meanwhile, tensions boil after last week's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents, a man shot in the leg Wednesday after attacking an officer with a shovel and broom near Chicago Avenue, and a U.S. citizen woman dragged from her car en route to a brain injury clinic downtown. Our state, with Minneapolis and St. Paul, sued the feds to halt the surge of over two thousand officers, while President Trump threatens the Insurrection Act amid protests. Mayor Frey calls it unsustainable, and unions rally for a one-day general strike next Friday, January 23, to push back.Shifting to city hall, that lawsuit underscores fights over daily safety and rights, keeping neighborhoods on edge. On jobs, our market stays competitive but strong in healthcare like nursing and therapy roles, with Monster reports highlighting about 600,000 hires nationwide last year, many skill-based spots here too. Real estate holds steady amid uncertainty, no big swings reported.Weather today brings light snow flurries around Nicollet Mall, impacting commutes but clearing by afternoon, highs near 25 degrees, so bundle up for events.New activity buzzes with Mia's silver treasures exhibit opening at 2400 Third Avenue South, and Fine Line's Dolly Parton tribute tonight at 318 North First Avenue. Tomorrow, free family music at MacPhail Center on South Second Street, Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet, and Sibelius with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Mark January 20 for the virtual National Day of Racial Healing.Quick school note: Local teams notched wins in recent hoops, boosting spirits. Crime in the last day stays tied to those ICE incidents, no new major alerts, but stay vigilant.For a feel-good lift, community whistle networks are forming, like nurse Monica Bicking's efforts near homeless shelters, protecting neighbors house by house.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January tenth. We wake up today with our city still focused on the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in south Minneapolis on Wednesday. According to Minnesota Public Radio and other outlets, Renee, a 37 year old mother of three, was shot in her SUV on a snowy street just a few blocks from her home after ICE agents surrounded her vehicle. New video released by federal officials shows the encounter from the agent’s perspective, while local leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, continue to call for an independent, transparent investigation. City Hall is asking for calm but also for what they call real accountability. That sets the stage for nationwide ICE Out for Good vigils and protests today and tomorrow. Organizers expect thousands to gather at federal buildings along Third Avenue South, near the Hennepin County Government Center, and at community spaces around Lake Street and Franklin Avenue. If we are driving downtown or near Cedar Riverside this afternoon and evening, we should plan for rolling street closures and heavier police and federal presence. Our weather shapes the day too. We are looking at cloudy skies, light snow showers on and off, and temps hovering in the mid 20s. Side streets in neighborhoods like Powderhorn and Northeast are still slick, so we leave extra time if we are heading to events. The good news is winds stay light and the cold is manageable for outdoor marches, with a gradual warmup and sunshine returning early next week. Around town, new business activity continues despite the tension. Along Nicollet Mall, a new locally owned coffee and cowork space has opened near Eighth Street, while a longtime boutique on Hennepin is closing after more than twenty years. Commercial brokers say downtown office vacancies remain high, around one in four spaces, but warehouse and industrial buildings in North Minneapolis and along the river are close to fully leased. In housing, agents report that the median single family home price in Minneapolis is holding just under four hundred thousand dollars, with condos downtown closer to three hundred thousand. Rents for a typical one bedroom near the University of Minnesota sit around fourteen hundred a month, slightly higher in the North Loop and slightly lower along Lake Street. For jobs, state data show the Twin Cities unemployment rate holding near three percent, with strong demand for nurses, teachers, software developers, and skilled trades. Hospitals along Chicago Avenue and major health systems across the river are offering sign on bonuses, and Metro Transit is still hiring bus and light rail operators with paid training. Culturally, we have plenty to lift our spirits. At Orchestra Hall, the Minnesota Orchestra is in the middle of a January run that includes Sibelius programs next weekend. First Avenue and the 7th Street Entry are stacked with local bands all week, and the tattoo convention at the Hyatt Regency on Nicollet is drawing artists and visitors from around the country through tomorrow. The Minneapolis American Indian Center on Franklin Avenue is also hosting a family friendly cultural gathering today, with language, art, and food. In schools, several Minneapolis high school robotics teams have just qualified for upcoming regional competitions, and winter sports are in full swing. South and Roosevelt basketball teams picked up key conference wins last night, and Minneapolis girls hockey programs report growing numbers, especially at the youth level. On public safety, Minneapolis police and federal agencies report several arrests at protests near the federal building yesterday evening after officers deployed flash bangs and chemical irritants to disperse crowds. Officials say most gatherings remained peaceful. Elsewhere, investigators are looking into a series of overnight car break ins in Uptown around Lagoon Avenue and Girard, and they remind us not to leave valuables visible in parked cars. We end with one feel good story. On the North Side, neighbors along Plymouth Avenue came together yesterday to clear sidewalks and bus stops for elders heading to clinic appointments, turning what could have been a quiet, tense morning into a small festival of shovels, coffee, and conversation. Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so we can keep bringing our city together each day. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 8, 2026.We wake up today still processing a deeply painful story in our city. Yesterday morning, a 37 year old woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. The city says Minneapolis police and firefighters responded around 9:30, pulled her from her vehicle, and she later died at HCMC. City leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, are demanding accountability and calling the shooting an abuse of federal power, while Governor Tim Walz says the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the FBI are investigating and he has issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard, asking all of us to protest peacefully if we choose to be out.Our city hall focus today is on how Minneapolis responds to ongoing federal immigration actions. The mayor recently signed an executive order blocking civil immigration enforcement operations from using city owned parking ramps and lots, and the City Council strengthened the separation ordinance so our police and firefighters focus on safety, not immigration status. City officials keep stressing that we can safely use city services and report crimes regardless of our status.On public safety more broadly, Minneapolis police say they are increasing patrol visibility around the 34th and Portland area and downtown, especially along Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue, both to deter any opportunistic crime and to reassure neighbors as demonstrations continue. We are encouraged to avoid rumors on social media and stick with verified updates from the city and state.Weather wise, we are in classic January mode. Temperatures hover in the teens and low 20s today, with a light northwest breeze making it feel a bit colder. Skies stay mostly cloudy, with a small chance of flurries that could make side streets like Lake Street and Lowry Avenue slick for the evening commute. The short term outlook keeps us cold but pretty quiet through the weekend, good news for anyone heading to outdoor spots like the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden or a frozen Minnehaha Falls.In our cultural and event calendar, Meet Minneapolis highlights public tours at U.S. Bank Stadium today starting late morning, and an ice sculpture opening party at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Third Avenue South. Tonight on West Broadway, the Capri Theater hosts its First Thursday Films series with a screening of Sinners for a low ticket price, a nice option for a North Side movie night. Looking ahead, we also have the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast coming up January 19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, supporting college access for Twin Cities students.On the jobs and business front, local recruiters report that tech, health care, and construction firms across downtown and the University Avenue corridor continue posting hundreds of openings, especially in nursing, software development, and skilled trades. Real estate agents say median home prices in Minneapolis sit in the mid three hundreds, with slightly more new listings appearing in neighborhoods like Nokomis and Northeast as interest rates stabilize.Our local schools bring a bright spot. Several Minneapolis high school robotics teams are celebrating strong early season scrimmage results, with students from South, Washburn, and Edison preparing for regional competitions later this winter. Coaches say the programs are giving our kids real pathways into engineering and tech careers.For sports fans, we are in that overlap zone. The Timberwolves are pushing to stay near the top of the Western Conference, packing Target Center on First Avenue North, while the Wild continue their midseason grind over in Saint Paul. At the college level, University of Minnesota basketball and hockey bring steady traffic around campus and along University Avenue Southeast most evenings.We close with one feel good story. On Lake Street, a group of Latino small business owners, faith leaders, and city officials have been gathering to support one another through the stress of federal actions, organizing mutual aid, legal clinics, and simple check ins over coffee. Their message is that our Minneapolis community is strongest when we show up for each other, especially in hard weeks like this one.Thank you for tuning in today, and please remember to subscribe so you never miss our daily check in. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, January 4.We start with breaking news on transit thats changing how many of us get around. Today marks the end of Northstar Commuter Rail service after 16 years, with the final train from Big Lake rolling into Target Field Station this evening. Metro Transit reports ridership dropped to just 400 daily boardings by late last year, making it unsustainable at 11.6 million dollars a year to run. Starting tomorrow, we get nearly 400 weekly bus trips on new routes like 888 from Coon Rapids and Anoka, 827 from Fridley along East River Road, and a pilot 882 to Elk River. Buses hit every 30 minutes in rush hours and run weekends too, dropping us right on Marquette and Second Avenues downtown for easier access to jobs and offices. Plan ahead, listeners, as this shifts our northwest metro commutes to a more flexible all-day model.From City Hall, Mayor Frey just signed the 2 billion dollar 2026 budget after a tough season with 43 amendments. It boosts public safety, adds immigrant services, funds a sidewalk snow removal pilot, and creates oversight after police overspent by 19 million last year. Departments now face monthly reports for busting budgets, and we see raises for the mayor to 187 thousand dollars. Divided votes nixed a 5.5 million police training center for bike paths and ramps instead, impacting daily safety and streets like Nicollet Avenue.Weather today brings cold snaps with highs near 15 degrees and light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor errands and watch slick spots on Hennepin Avenue. Outlook stays chilly through midweek, perfect for cozy events.Culturally, the Nordic Soundscapes Festival kicks off at Orchestra Hall with cozy fires, cocktails, and music from Michael Sutton and Renee Vaughan. Catch the Shabby Road Orchestras Beatles tribute at 1010 Nicollet Mall or FLAMboyANCE Drag Show at 1333 Nicollet Mall tonight. Holidays on the Hill tours wrap up at James J. Hills mansion, sharing 1910 Christmas tales.Sports note, our Timberwolves face the Wizards tonight with just one injury worry, per KFAN. No major local crime reports in the past day, keeping our streets steady.New business is quiet, but jobs hold firm with transit shifts opening driver roles. Real estate sees median homes around 320 thousand, steady amid budget talks. Look for Anishinaabe Music Celebration at Fine Line on First Avenue soon, and Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House through January.In feel-good news, community zero-waste projects got a million dollar boost, uniting neighborhoods for greener days.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January third.We're starting with a major federal crackdown that's making national headlines. The U.S. Small Business Administration has suspended nearly sixty-nine hundred borrowers across Minnesota following one of the largest COVID-era loan fraud investigations in American history. Nearly four hundred million dollars in pandemic relief funds have been flagged as potentially fraudulent. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced this week that those involved will be banned from all SBA programs and referred to federal law enforcement. The agency has also frozen over five and a half million dollars in federal support to Minnesota resource partners. What makes this particularly significant is that at least two and a half million in pandemic loan funds were linked to a Somali fraud scheme based right here in Minneapolis. Thousands of these loans were approved despite red flags, raising serious questions about oversight during the pandemic. This comes as Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz faces intense scrutiny over billions of dollars in alleged social services fraud across the state. The governor released a statement this week outlining steps his administration has taken to fight fraud, including adding more checks and balances, hiring additional investigators and auditors, and working closely with law enforcement.On the community side, there's plenty happening this weekend. The Walker Art Center is hosting its Free First Saturday Show and Tell event happening right now through today. Over at the Minnesota Historical Society, Holidays on the Hill continues through the weekend with activities both today and tomorrow afternoon. If you're looking ahead, the Museum of Russian Art is hosting Stories and Crafts in the Gallery on January seventeenth, a free family activity perfect for kids ages four through eight where families can hear a Russian story and create their own art project. For theater lovers, Celtic Throne Two Psalter of Ireland is coming to the State Theatre on January eighteenth, featuring traditional Celtic music and storytelling.Meanwhile, the city is moving forward with civic improvements. Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon is highlighting progress on a civic center campus master plan. The city brought in Minneapolis-based Perkins and Will to lead the planning process, which kicks off this month and should wrap up by early fall. Mayor Harmon is inviting the public to a town hall event on January twenty-sixth at Brookview to share input on the project.The Minneapolis American Indian Center continues serving the community with cultural programs, language classes in Dakota and Ojibwe, fitness initiatives, and the Gatherings Cafe serving Indigenous-inspired meals throughout the week.Looking at your Saturday ahead, it's a good day to get out and enjoy community activities and cultural events happening throughout the Twin Cities.This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for more local updates tomorrow. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 2. We kick off with breaking news from our state: the Department of Homeland Security reports over 500 arrests of undocumented immigrants in Minnesota recently, alongside 1000 immigration fraud investigations, as city council debates stronger sanctuary rules that could shape daily commutes and neighborhood safety around Lake Street. Shifting to city hall updates, new Minnesota laws hit today, including the Paid Family and Medical Leave program starting, so working parents near Uptown can now take paid time for newborns or sick family without losing income. Absentee voting requires both Social Security and ID numbers, easing fair elections at Hennepin County offices, while MinnesotaCare drops coverage for undocumented adults over 18, impacting clinics along Nicollet Mall.On public safety, no major crimes reported in Minneapolis proper in the past day, but we stay vigilant after distant arrests like those in Crookston, keeping our streets from downtown to the Chain of Lakes secure for all.Weather today brings chilly highs near 20 degrees with light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor walks along the Mississippi River trails, but expect clearer skies by evening for events; tomorrow looks sunny and a touch warmer at 25.New business buzz includes fresh openings at the State Fair on 4th Street with the Festival of Trees lighting up Level 3 through January, drawing crowds to the Culinary Building. Real estate sees Bloomingtons council approve a modest 7 percent property tax hike for 2026, lower than feared, stabilizing homes near the Mall of America and easing buyer worries in our metro.Jobs remain steady with paid leave boosting family security, while legislators like Dibble and Hornstein push transit wins like the Orange Line BRT along I-35W, creating roles in construction near Midtown Global Market.Culturally, catch Somewhere at the Guthrie Theater through February, a heartfelt drama of music and dreams on our riverfront stage. Music fans, Yam Haus rocks First Avenue on January 10 with LAAMAR, Midwest alt-rock vibes echoing since 1970. Sports note: check ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on January 8, free family fun from 5pm.Community events ahead: Holidays on the Hill tours at James J. Hills mansion tomorrow at 3:15pm in St. Paul, just across the river, blending Gilded Age holiday magic. Quick school win: local districts prep for statewide cell phone bans, sharpening focus at places like Roosevelt High.For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to save small shops during past transit fights, keeping our vibrant corridors alive.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily pulses. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 1st. We kick off the new year with big changes hitting our families right away. Minnesotans can now apply for paid family and medical leave benefits under the new state law that took effect today, FOX 9 reports. This means we get support when caring for newborns or aging parents, easing real daily pressures around here. But we have tension from Washington too, as the Trump administration freezes federal child care funds to Minnesota amid fraud claims at Somali-run centers in our city. Governor Walz calls it politicizing aid that helps everyday folks, while federal officials demand audits and plan hearings starting January 7th. This could disrupt spots near Lake Street, so families, stay tuned.Shifting to brighter notes, our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs around 25 degrees and light flurries possible, perfect for bundling up at local parks like Loring without major travel headaches. Expect the same mild chill through tomorrow, no big storms in sight.Music lovers, we are thrilled about the Nordic Soundscapes Festival at Orchestra Hall. It starts tomorrow with Steve Hackman's Bartok X Bjork fusion at 7 PM, blending wild strings and hits like Human Behaviour, plus Danish papercutting pre-show. James Ehnes joins for Sibelius and Nielsen later in the week, warming us through these winter nights.New business buzz includes the 3rd Annual Anishinaabe Music and Arts Celebration tomorrow from noon to 7 PM downtown, showcasing local talent. Mark your calendars for Holidays on the Hill at James J. Hill House on Friday, reliving 1910 Christmas vibes with guided tours.On the job front, postings are up about 10 percent year-over-year per recent listings, with openings in healthcare and tech along Nicollet Mall. Real estate sees median home prices holding steady near 350 thousand dollars, good news for buyers eyeing Uptown spots.Crime in the past day stays low key, with police reporting just a few minor thefts near the Sculpture Garden and no major incidents or alerts.We wrap with a feel-good nod to community resilience, as small businesses on Eat Street vow to thrive amid changes, leaning on neighbors like us.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with some welcome news from City Hall, where our council just wrapped up a hard-fought two billion dollar budget for 2026 after tense talks with Mayor Frey. They secured one million dollars a year for three years in emergency housing vouchers, helping folks move straight into stable homes near places like Lake Street, plus extra funds for family housing programs and a new non-fatal shooting task force, all without layoffs that could hit police analysts or other services we rely on daily. On immigration, Mayor Frey strengthened our separation ordinance, banning federal agents from city lots and ramps, standing firm with our Latino business owners on Lake Street who have felt the chill from recent enforcement.Shifting to public safety, Minneapolis police are probing a serious stabbing Thursday morning that left a man with life-threatening injuries; no arrests yet, but we urge caution around the area. Across the metro, a Brooklyn Park man faces charges for that Benihana shooting in Maple Grove last month, and state leaders confirm ICE won't disrupt church services here.Our Vikings pulled off a gritty 23-10 win over the Lions yesterday at U.S. Bank Stadium, forcing six turnovers to hit .500 on a four-game streak, while the Timberwolves gear up for the Nuggets tonight after Anthony Edwards dropped 38 on the Knicks at Target Center. Gas prices dipped to about two dollars sixty-five a gallon, easing holiday drives.Weather-wise, watch for fog and possible icy spots from freezing drizzle early today, especially northbound on I-94, but it warms up above normal with light drizzle fading. Perfect for heading out, as city offices mostly reopen normal hours.Feel-good moment: VocalEssence brings Christmas caroling to veterans at the Minnesota Veterans Home on Minnehaha Avenue tomorrow at ten a.m., honoring their service with song. Catch The Chaos of the Bells at Dudley Riggs Theatre tomorrow afternoon, or Scrooge in Rouge at Open Eye Theatre tonight. Ice Castles opens at the state fairgrounds today, save fifteen percent online.Schools note Anoka-Hennepin teachers eye a strike if contracts stall, but local sports shine with postseason spirit. Housing co-ops are rising here as affordable options amid steady real estate, with jobs holding firm post-holidays.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, December 25, 2025. We wake up today to breaking news out of north Minneapolis, where police say a 17 year old is in custody after a man was shot and killed early yesterday during an argument on the North Side and later died at North Memorial. According to Minnesota News Network, investigators tell us this appears to be a dispute that escalated, and they are reassuring neighbors around the scene that there is no ongoing threat. From city hall, we close the year with a burst of decisions that shape our daily lives. Mill City Hall reports the council wrapped up the 2026 budget after tense last minute negotiations, with scrutiny on the Minneapolis Police Department overspending its budget by roughly 20 million and a renewed debate over how we fund public safety and housing. Council members also rewrote the citys immigration separation ordinance, trying to limit how our police cooperate with federal immigration agents, even as state leaders accuse some federal officers of swapping license plates on unmarked cars. On the weather side, we are dealing with a classic gray Minneapolis Christmas. Temperatures hover in the 20s, with light snow showers possible this afternoon that could slick up I 94, Hennepin Avenue, and the Lowry Tunnel during the evening drive to family dinners or to the stadium. Roads stay cold and a bit icy tonight, with more seasonable cold holding through the weekend. In our neighborhoods, many small businesses downtown and along Nicollet Mall stay open today, especially restaurants serving holiday meals, while some retailers in the North Loop and Uptown take the day off before post Christmas sales ramp up tomorrow. For culture and events, Meet Minneapolis highlights a quieter but still lively day downtown. Listeners can take a self guided history walk along the Minneapolis riverfront, explore Nicollet Mall, or catch a movie at The Main Cinema in St. Anthony Main. Tonight, Jungle Theater on Lake Street hosts the play Dinner For One, and Open Eye Theatre over on 24th and Portland keeps the holiday spirit going with Scrooge in Rouge. Sports give us a big spotlight. The Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions this afternoon at U S Bank Stadium in a rare Christmas Day matchup. The team is calling it a Winter Whiteout and asking fans to wear white as the Vikings roll out their Winter Warrior uniforms. Across town at Target Center, the Timberwolves are riding momentum after a win over the New York Knicks, where Anthony Edwards dropped 38 points and former Wolf Karl Anthony Towns scored 40 for New York in an emotional return. Schools are on break, but we note winter sports squads across Minneapolis high schools wrapping up pre holiday tournaments, with several city hockey and basketball teams reporting strong early records. For a feel good story, community volunteers are gathering near Loring Park and around Lake Street today to serve hot meals and distribute warm clothing, reminding us how our city shows up for one another in the coldest weeks of the year. On public safety more broadly, state and local leaders continue to warn about heightened federal immigration enforcement across the Twin Cities, especially around churches and community hubs, and urge our neighbors to know their rights and report concerning activity. Thank you for tuning in to Minneapolis Local Pulse, and please remember to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, December 21. We start with breaking news from our streets, where thousands braved the bitter cold yesterday to march along Lake Street from Mercado Central to Karmel Mall, protesting ICEs Operation Metro Surge. Organizers from COPAL and Unidos say its scaring immigrant families and hurting businesses, with folks avoiding basics like milk and eggs out of fear. We see how this tension affects our daily lives in neighborhoods like Midtown.Shifting to public safety, an 18-year-old is recovering after a shooting overnight Saturday in north Minneapolis, and three people landed in the hospital Friday after shots fired at a Metro Transit bus up there too, with a suspect now identified. State Patrol also reports a suspected impaired driver hit an empty squad car late Friday on Interstate 94 near downtown. Our hearts go out to those impacted, and we urge everyone to stay vigilant.On a warmer note, sports fans, Anthony Edwards dropped 26 points and 12 rebounds in his return, leading the Timberwolves to a 112-107 win over Oklahoma City Thunder. Matt Boldy scored twice as the Wild beat Edmonton 5-2 for their seventh straight victory. But the Vikings charter flight turned back to MSP yesterday due to a landing gear issue en route to their Giants game.Weather-wise, NEXT Weather says we face chilly highs in the high 20s today with dropping temps and light snow possible, so bundle up for outdoor plans, but a warming trend means Christmas week snow melt ahead, easing some icy roads.City updates include Minneapolis eyeing a 15-dollar minimum price per cigarette pack to curb smoking, heading to council vote, while Coon Rapids nearby accepted 176-thousand dollars in PFAS settlement funds from 3M and DuPont for water quality testing, a win for our shared utilities.New business buzz has Uptown boutique Proper closing after a decade, though its Fargo spot stays open. Culturally, catch the Pan-African Kwanzaa at Midtown Global Market starting December 26, or the Indoor Winter Market at Mill City Museum today for fresh produce.Looking ahead, join the Polar Bear Pub Crawl for holiday cheer, GLOW Holiday Festival at the State Fairgrounds tonight, or Christkindl Market in the North Loop until 7 p.m. The Christmas Rose opera hits Sundin Music Hall this afternoon too.For feel-good, former firefighter Jake LaFerriere keeps his 15-year tradition of bringing holiday joy to vulnerable patients at area hospitals.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, December twentieth, twenty twenty five. We wake up today following a violent incident in north Minneapolis. Police say an individual fired into a Metro Transit bus Friday afternoon, injuring three riders as the bus traveled near Dowling Avenue on the North Side. According to WCCO and ABC News, all three victims are hospitalized and expected to survive, and officers are still searching for the shooter. Metro Transit police are increasing patrols, and we should expect extra police presence at busy stops like Chicago and Lake and the Brooklyn Center Transit Center today. At City Hall, we are in the middle of an intense debate over how our city responds to homeless encampments. Minnesota Public Radio reports that Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the City Council’s humane encampment ordinance, which would have required bathrooms, trash pickup, fire extinguishers, and advance notice before clearing larger camps. The council is now weighing whether to try for an override. For us, that means uncertainty for neighbors living near encampments along Hiawatha Avenue and across the Midtown Greenway, and for people who rely on those camps for shelter. Weather wise, after this week’s icy mix, roads and sidewalks around places like Nicollet Mall and University Avenue are slick in spots but improving through the afternoon. Temperatures sit in the 20s, with light snow showers possible, then turning calmer and colder tonight. We will want boots and a warm layer if we are heading out after dark. On the economic front, Minneapolis continues to add jobs slowly, with local economists estimating unemployment hovering around three and a half percent. That is tight enough that many restaurants along Eat Street and in the North Loop are still posting help wanted signs, especially for kitchen staff and delivery drivers. In real estate, agents say median single family prices in the city are now just under four hundred thousand dollars, with slightly more homes hitting the market in neighborhoods like Longfellow and Northeast, giving buyers a bit more choice than last year. We do see churn in local business. Bring Me The News reports that Proper, an Uptown boutique near Hennepin and Lake, is closing after about a decade, another sign of how challenging retail remains in the core. At the same time, new restaurants and coffee shops continue to open along East Lake Street, betting on the corridor’s long term recovery. Culturally, we have plenty to do this weekend. In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre hosts a Winter Solstice gathering at Powderhorn Park this evening from six to nine, with lanterns and community art leading us around the lake. The Cedar Cultural Center is set to host Festive Beats of Afrika tonight, and First Avenue welcomes JD McPherson for a holiday rock and roll show. Looking ahead, families can cross the river for Holidays on the Hill tours at the James J. Hill House on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, with guided visits to the decorated mansion running throughout the weekend, and MPR’s arts desk highlights several local shows focused on memory and home, featuring Minneapolis musicians like Jellybean Johnson. In schools, winter sports are in full swing, with Minneapolis high school basketball teams picking up early season wins in gyms from South High on East Lake to Patrick Henry on the North Side, and coaches emphasizing community support in the stands. Our feel good story today comes from the broader northwest suburbs. CCX Media reports that the nonprofit SEEP has distributed more than three thousand toys to nearly five hundred families through a holiday market in Brooklyn Center, reminding us how our region pulls together when costs for basics like rent, food, and heat stay high. In our public safety outlook, beyond the bus shooting, Minneapolis police report a handful of car break ins overnight around the University area and in lots near U.S. Bank Stadium. Officers urge us to keep cars empty and locked, and to report suspicious activity right away. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, December 19. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall where Mayor Jacob Frey just vetoed the City Councils new ordinance on large homeless encampments. The plan would have provided portable toilets, handwashing stations, and naloxone to sites with twenty or more people after ten days, but Frey says it incentivizes growth and delays real housing solutions. He points out we have moved three hundred fifteen people into shelters this quarter with fewer big encampments forming overall. Council needs nine votes to override, so we watch that closely as it affects how we handle unsheltered neighbors on our streets.Shifting to public safety, federal prosecutors unveiled staggering Medicaid fraud charges yesterday, targeting fourteen state programs with up to nine billion dollars possibly stolen since twenty eighteen. Five new defendants face accusations in a housing scam where they pocketed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars meant for stable homes, jetting off to places like Dubai instead. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson calls it industrial scale, even drawing out of staters as fraud tourists to Minneapolis. Governor Walz vows tougher integrity checks, reminding us this hits services for kids with autism and folks leaving addiction treatment.On a brighter note, our crime report from the past day stays calm here in the city—no major incidents reported by MPD, though state wide we note routine traffic stops and a domestic arrest elsewhere. Uptown sees a bittersweet close as beloved boutique Proper shuts after a decade on Hennepin Avenue, but their Fargo spot thrives.Weather wise, chilly winds at twenty five degrees with light flurries make today perfect for indoor festivities—bundle up for errands around Lake Street. Expect partly cloudy skies holding steady into evening, no big impacts on events.Culturally, we celebrate at the Cedar Cultural Center tonight with Festive Beats of Afrika, blending Afrobeat holiday fusion, Congolese rhythms, and dance from Carolyne Naomi and crew. Catch Holidays on the Hill at Historic Fort Snelling all day, or the British Arrows Awards at Walker Art Center this evening. Trans Siberian Orchestra lights up Target Center on December twenty eighth.Minneapolis Council approved the twenty twenty six budget yesterday, adding oversight after MPDs nineteen million overrun—key for our daily taxes and services. Quick sports nod: Vikings defenders cheer Brian Flores return to build that stout line. Local schools shine with recent Nutcracker shows wrapping strong performances.Feel good story: Community rallies around Ward ten Council member Aisha Chughtai after the veto, pushing collaborative paths forward. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily pulses. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, December 18. We start with tensions rising over ICE operations in our city. Just days ago, federal agents clashed with protesters near the East Lake Street Target, where they staged arrests in the parking lot, sparking outrage from activists who called out the store for cooperating. Video showed agents dragging a woman on a snowbank at an intersection in the Somali business district, leading to shouts from bystanders and chemical spray. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara criticized the tactics at a news conference, praising our officers’ de-escalation training while noting other agencies fell short. Two people face federal assault charges, but the community remains united against what they see as aggressive enforcement targeting neighbors.Shifting to City Hall, we have good news on the 2026 budget. Mayor Frey and Council Vice President Aisha Chughtai announced a hard-fought agreement on the two billion dollar plan, averting a veto. It funds emergency housing vouchers, a non-fatal shooting task force, and civilian investigators, though the mayor worries about over ten million in added spending hitting property taxes. This means no layoffs and steady services for our daily lives.On real estate, the city just updated its call for developers at the former Kmart site on Nicollet and Lake Street. Proposals are due January sixth for the first phase, bringing affordable housing, retail, nonprofit space, and reopening Nicollet Avenue—finally fixing what Mayor Frey called one of our worst urban planning mistakes.New business buzz includes Lutunji’s Palate Bakery and Cafe at 1010 Minneapolis gearing up for tomorrow’s free 365 Days of Love community meal from eleven thirty a.m. to two p.m., with gourmet food, books, and WCCO’s Shayla Reaves as a guest. Hy Vee and others are sponsoring this feel-good gathering of neighbors.Weather today brings chilly winds around twenty five degrees with flurries, so bundle up for outdoor errands near Lake Street or the airport—those gusts could make driving tricky. Expect clearing skies by evening, highs near thirty tomorrow.Catch Cornbread and Friends Holiday Blues Show tonight at seven thirty for some music warmth. Quick school note: University of Minnesota officials debunked viral posts alleging a cover-up on a student incident, stressing transparency.Crime in the past day stayed low, with no major alerts, though we stay vigilant after recent ICE friction.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, December 12. We start with breaking developments at City Hall, where our council just unanimously strengthened the separation ordinance to keep city resources out of federal immigration enforcement. This follows recent ICE operations in Cedar-Riverside and north side neighborhoods, amid fears in our Somali and Latino communities. Mayor Frey vows police will not assist, and they approved extra funding for immigrant legal aid. It means clearer rules on everything from parking lots near Chicago Avenue to reporting any federal requests, protecting daily trust and safety for families heading to stores or snow emergencies.Shifting to George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago, the council finalized the flexible-open plan, keeping the avenue open for traffic and buses while allowing event closures. After years and millions in planning, construction could start in 2026, balancing access with remembrance.On the business front, beloved Uptown boutique Proper on Hennepin is closing after a decade, though its Fargo spot stays open. Meanwhile, a bubble tea chain eyes a former Caribou on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, and city leaders seek operators for Open Streets events to keep our streets vibrant.Crime report from the past day stays factual: no major arrests reported here, but federal fraud probes tied to billions stolen from child nutrition and PCA programs continue, with over 80 charged statewide. We stay vigilant for public safety.Weather-wise, Tuesday's downpours left three inches in spots like Maple Lake, but today brings drier cold with light flurries, perfect for holiday outings—no big disruptions, highs near 25, clearing tonight.Sports note: Vikings players cheer defensive coordinator Brian Flores returning to build on last year's success.Holiday spirit surges with Santa everywhere—catch free photos and his play with Albert the Elf at Bachmans on Lyndale Avenue through December 21, or the North Loop Green Christkindl Market at 350 North 5th Street, featuring Santa, music, and treats till the 21st. Tomorrow, Holidays on the Hill at the Historical Society, and North Loop Tree Lighting echoes last week's fun at The Nordic.Feel-good moment: A neighborhood store in Bymore steps up amid ICE tensions, feeding families without limits and hosting faith events like Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, December 11. We wake up today still processing the fallout from the federal immigration raids across our city. In Cedar Riverside, near Cedar Avenue and Fourth Street by the West Bank restaurants, city leaders say ICE agents wrongfully detained a young U S citizen on his lunch break, tackling him in the snow before later releasing him when he proved his citizenship. According to W C C O and Fox 9, Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian OHara call the arrest unconstitutional and say they are coordinating a legal response and pushing for changes to how federal operations are carried out in Minneapolis. At the same time, Minnesota Public Radio reports that state Representative Mohamud Noor is accusing ICE agents operating in Cedar Riverside of acting without regard for civil rights, and community members there continue to hold know your rights meetings and street corner vigils. The Circle News says our City Council is advancing updates to the citys separation ordinance, reinforcing that local employees, including police, do not enforce federal immigration law, with the goal of keeping immigrants willing to report crime and seek help. From City Hall, the Star Tribune reports the council has also approved a big pay raise for Mayor Frey, nearly forty five thousand dollars starting next year, with smaller, later raises for council members, tied into the new twenty twenty six budget. That has some residents asking how this lines up with priorities like public safety and housing. We also track the weather after yesterdays winter storm. Fox 9 notes the Twin Cities picked up several inches of snow, and Minneapolis has declared a snow emergency. That means today we watch the parking rules on our side streets from Hennepin Avenue to Lake Street so plows can get through. Temperatures stay cold and windy, with slick spots through the evening commute, then a quiet but frigid night ahead. On schools, the U S Justice Department has just sued Minneapolis Public Schools over contract language meant to protect teachers of color from layoffs, according to Minnesota Public Radio and U P I. District leaders say they are reviewing the complaint while trying to keep classrooms focused on finals and winter activities. For jobs and real estate, local recruiters say tech and health care remain our strongest sectors, with several hundred open roles across downtown and the University district, while realtors report city home prices roughly flat over the past year, with a typical Minneapolis home near four hundred thousand dollars and condos downtown seeing more negotiable prices. Looking ahead, venues from First Avenue on Seventh Street to the Cedar Cultural Center are packed this weekend with local music, and neighborhood holiday markets are popping up in Northeast and along Nicollet Avenue, giving us a chance to support small businesses. For a feel good note, volunteers in Powderhorn Park are organizing free snow shoveling for elders after this weeks storm, matching neighbors block by block. Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so we can keep bringing our listeners these daily local stories. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, December 6, 2025. We wake up today with our attention on immigration enforcement in our own neighborhoods. CBS News Minnesota and MPR News report that ICE operations targeting Somali immigrants are underway across Minneapolis, with at least a dozen people arrested since the start of the month, many near Somali malls and markets along East Lake Street and around Cedar Riverside. Community leaders are urging us to know our rights, and Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis officials are condemning the sweeps as discriminatory, while federal officials say they are focused on people with existing deportation orders. At City Hall, we are still watching a tense budget season. The Star Tribune reports that Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing a budget that trims about 26 million dollars without layoffs and keeps property tax hikes in check, while clashing with the City Council over cuts to his own office. At the same time, KSTP notes that the council just advanced an amendment to keep funding a sidewalk snow-removal pilot, which cleared about 17 miles of sidewalks last winter. The final vote is coming next week, and it will shape how quickly our corners and bus stops get cleared after storms. Weather wise, we are in classic early winter mode. Skies stay mostly cloudy, temperatures hover in the upper 20s to low 30s, and side streets and sidewalks around Hennepin Avenue and Nicollet Mall are slick in spots. Light flurries are possible later, but no major storm today. We should stay seasonably cold through the next few days, so any snow that falls is likely to stick. On the jobs and real estate front, recruiters say postings across the metro are holding steady, with roughly a few thousand open roles in health care, tech, and warehouse work, many clustered along I-94 and in the North Loop. Median home prices in Minneapolis are sitting in the mid 300 thousands, and downtown condo listings remain a bit soft, giving buyers a little more leverage around the riverfront. Culturally, we have a rich weekend ahead. The Cedar Cultural Center on Cedar Avenue is hosting a night of Afrobeat and funk, and the Granada Theater on Hennepin just wrapped an O Brother Where Art Thou 25 year musical celebration that drew a packed house. Looking ahead, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is set to bring its Ghosts of Christmas Eve show to Target Center later this month, and the Minnesota Historical Society’s Holidays on the Hill tours continue in St. Paul for those of us willing to cross the river. For families, Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum is running weekend rides, and community calendars highlight art shows like A Few of Our Favorite Things, opening today and running through early February, giving local artists a winter spotlight. In schools and youth sports, suburban programs around Maple Grove and the northwest metro are gearing up for a full slate of winter tournaments, with coaches telling CCX Media they expect packed gyms and busy ice rinks as holiday break approaches. On public safety, Minneapolis police report a relatively quiet last 24 hours, with a few vehicle break-ins near Uptown and a nonfatal shooting under investigation on the North Side. No broader public safety alerts have been issued this morning, but officers are asking us to lock cars, keep porch deliveries inside quickly, and check on neighbors who may be anxious about the immigration raids. For a feel-good note, community organizers are preparing a Winter Wonderland event at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America this weekend, offering thousands of local kids free rides, coats, and toys, backed by donations from families across the metro. It is a reminder that even in a tense week, we show up for one another. Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so you never miss our local check-in. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.We're starting today with a developing situation that's deeply affecting our community. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants are underway across the Twin Cities right now. This comes after President Trump made inflammatory statements about Somali residents earlier this week, saying he doesn't want them in the country. Federal officials confirmed that ICE is surging resources to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, focusing on individuals with deportation orders, with hundreds expected to be targeted in the coming days.Our city is home to the largest Somali community in the entire United States, and many have called Minneapolis home since the nineteen nineties. They've become the backbone of our neighborhoods, opening businesses, revitalizing once-empty storefronts, and taking roles in city government and education. The Minneapolis delegation of state representatives released a statement today expressing solidarity with the community, calling these actions an attempt to sow division and saying that Somali Minnesotans make our state stronger.Yesterday, a community rally was held at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport with the message stop deporting our neighbors. Protest organizers are emphasizing the importance of keeping demonstrations peaceful as tensions rise. Marshals in neon vests were on hand to help coordinate the response and ensure safety. More demonstrations are expected in the coming days.In a related development, Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order yesterday prohibiting federal, state, and local agencies from using any city-owned parking lots, ramps, or garages. This is the city taking a stand to protect our residents during this crisis.The Trump administration has also taken broader immigration actions this week. They're pausing asylum decisions following a separate incident and have halted immigration applications for people from nineteen countries, including Somalia. The administration is also requiring that all green card holders from Somalia and more than a dozen other nations be reexamined.On the local government side, the Business Housing and Zoning Committee met on December 2nd and approved all consent agenda items as part of their regular business.We're heading into a cold day here in Minneapolis, so bundle up if you're heading outside. The forecast shows typical December weather for our region with temperatures in the mid-twenties.This is a challenging time for many families in our community who are understandably fearful about what's ahead. Community leaders continue to call for unity and are urging residents to support their Somali neighbors in any way they can.This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.We're waking up to cloudy skies and cold temperatures this morning, sitting at around 29 degrees. That winter storm that moved through yesterday has mostly cleared out, though we're still dealing with the aftermath. The Twin Cities picked up between two to five inches of snow, with significantly more to the south where some areas saw six to ten inches. Travel conditions are improving as we move through the day, but here's what you need to know if you're heading out: it's going to be breezy, especially in southern Minnesota, which could kick up some blowing snow and visibility issues through tonight. High temperatures today will struggle to reach the teens, and tomorrow morning could dip near zero with wind chills flirting with subzero temperatures. Light snow is possible Tuesday night, so bundle up and take it slow on those roads.Down at City Hall, we're watching a significant budget battle brewing between Mayor Jacob Frey and the outgoing City Council. The council is proposing some major cuts to the mayor's office budget, slashing it by forty-four percent. They're also pushing forward with several new spending initiatives including seven hundred thousand dollars for eight new public restrooms downtown, over eight hundred thousand for a task force focused on nonfatal shootings similar to a successful program in Saint Paul, and nearly six hundred thousand to plow the city's busiest sidewalks. The mayor called this mean-spirited, while council members say these are tough but necessary choices. The council will begin debating amendments to the mayor's two billion dollar budget proposal this week, with a final vote scheduled for December 11th. If the mayor vetoes the revised budget, the council could try to override him, much like what happened last year.On the community front, we're seeing some wonderful spirit of healing. The Annunciation Church community, still recovering from the August mass shooting, hosted a successful blood drive on Black Friday. Over forty people donated blood, and the church is aiming to collect two hundred fifty units by mid-December to help save lives in our community.Looking ahead at what's happening around town, we've got Winterapolis kicking off, which is the reimagined version of the beloved Holidazzle event. It features Christmas tree lighting, snow globe photo stations, and appearances from sports mascots. The European Christmas Market is also running at Union Depot downtown, offering handmade gifts and holiday treats. Norway House's Gingerbread Wonderland is now open through January third, and it's their eleventh anniversary celebrating this beloved tradition.We're also excited to share that Minneapolis has become the first North American city hosting Luminescence, an immersive light and music installation at the Basilica of Saint Mary. It uses three-dimensional mapping technology to project visual narratives throughout the basilica's interior, running through January.This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for more local updates tomorrow. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI