The Minneapolis Park and Recreation (MPRB) announced it will begin to reopen lesser used parkway sections that have been closed to allow more space for trail users to follow social distancing practices to prevent spreading COVID-19. The openings began Friday, June 26...
The City Council voted today to advance a proposed ballot measure that would ask Minneapolis voters to amend the City Charter to create a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention and remove the Police Department as a charter department....
June 26, 2020 Dear DID Stakeholder, Since our last update we have heard that many of you have noticed the work we are doing to keep downtown clean, provide sanitation options for those in need, and communicate safety updates. We understand that you recognize the...
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced a commitment of more than $1 billion to help end systemic racism and support economic empowerment of African Americans and low- and moderate-income communities. “We are living in one of the most important...
In response to the murder of George Floyd and the deeply ingrained systemic racism in our country, the Pohlad Family announced today that it is committing $25 million to racial justice, bringing to bear resources of the Pohlad Family Foundation, Pohlad family members,...
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 2020-253, which allows those currently experiencing homelessness to seek refuge on Minneapolis parkland. The resolution also requests assistance from other...
