at the center of everything

where you can live, work, play and explore

a vibrant place full of energy

upcoming events

24
Oct
Minneapolis Idea eXchange (MiX) 2017
The Minneapolis Idea eXchange (MiX) blends culture, stirs thought, and kind...
27
Oct
good morning minneapolis: tourism, wayfinding and Super Bowl LII
A region's ability to attract national and international events and confere...
9
Nov
2025 plan quarterly forum: development
Join the mpls downtown council for its 2025 Plan Quarterly Forum featuring ...

mpls downtown council is a collection of influential minds focused on making minneapolis a better place to live, work, and play.

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your downtown

Downtown Minneapolis is the home to more than 160,000 employees, 40,000 residents and is part of a community that welcomes more than 30 million visitors annually. Our downtown is filled with entertainment, events, dining, nightlife, sight-seeing and shopping that offers an extraordinary experience for everyone.