November 25, 2024: Minneapolis Downtown Council Announces Visionary 2035 Strategic Plan: “Downtown by Design”

May 22, 2024: summer’s better downtown press release

May 22, 2024: summer’s better downtown infographic

May 21, 2024: Nicollet xChange returns over the lunch hour on Tuesdays this summer

February 7, 2024: mpls downtown by the numbers

November 2, 2023: Enjoy the Holidays on Nicollet window decorations, shopping experiences beginning Nov. 24

October 25, 2023: Adam Duininck announced as mdc-DID President and CEO

June 8, 2023: Downtown Thursdays Kick Off Today

June 2, 2023: Strive Bookstore hosts grand opening ribbon cutting at Young Quinlan building

May 18, 2023: summer’s better downtown press release

May 18, 2023: mpls downtown summer’s better downtown infographic

April 19, 2023: Steve Cramer announces retirement from the mpls downtown council and Mpls DID

April 12, 2023: mpls downtown vibrancy trends infographic

April 12, 2023: mpls downtown monthly visit frequency surpasses pre-pandemic rates as event attendance soars in 2022

February 8, 2023: mpls downtown by the numbers infographic

February 8, 2023: Karin Lucas announced as new mdc board chair

november 1, 2022: Holidazzle to light up Loring Park this holiday season

september 27, 2022: IDA Presents Downtown Achievement Awards Recognizing Excellence in Urban Place Management

august 3, 2022: statement from Steve Cramer

july 27, 2022: statement from Steve Cramer on Hennepin County Attorney election

may 31, 2022: mpls downtown council summer events and programming overview

may 31, 2022: mpls downtown invites you to a full summer of events

february 9, 2022: mpls downtown by the numbers and residential population

november 17, 2021: see you in mpls downtown this holidays season: Holidazzle to provide in-person moments

november 9, 2021: Uniquely Global to celebrate Grand Opening on Wednesday at new Gaviidae Common location

november 2, 2021: statement from mdc president & ceo Steve Cramer regarding results of the City of Mpls Question 2 amendment

june 10, 2021: Downtown Thursdays headline activities and programming happening all summer long in mpls downtown

june 1, 2021: mpls downtown this summer: the best part is you

may 22, 2021: statement in response to early morning downtown violence by mpls downtown council president and ceo Steve Cramer

may 19, 2021: Coconut Whisk Cafe to celebrate Grand Opening on Thursday in Young Quinlan street-level space

april 29, 2021: Sistah Co-Op celebrates grand opening on Saturday as SJC Body Love and TiAngy Designs opens at IDS Center

april 18, 2021: a message from Steve Cramer regarding the expedited implementation of Phase 3 by Operation Safety Net last week

february 10, 2021: Mike Ryan announced as mpls downtown council/Mpls Downtown Improvement District board chair

february 10, 2021: mpls downtown by the numbers including top 15 employers and residential population

january 26, 2021: mpls downtown council awards small business grants 

December 17, 2020: mpls downtown council launches small business grant program 

October 19, 2020: open statement on the importance of greater public safety in the city of mpls

October 15, 2020: Holidazzle announces virtual experience for 2020

September 18, 2020: mdc releases reanimation dashboard to track key metrics as employees return downtown

June 29, 2020: statement on public safety by mpls downtown council, Mpls Regional Chamber and BOMA Greater Mpls

June 5, 2020: statement by mdc/DID president & ceo Steve Cramer on George Floyd’s needless death

May 22, 2020: Law Enforcement groups announce launch of 2020 Joint Beats initiative

February 12, 2020: mpls downtown by the numbers, including top employers

November 6, 2019: Holidazzle launches 2019 season in Loring Park on Friday, November 29

November 5, 2019: panel to discuss downtown mpls job growth and attracting top talent at Wednesday’s quarterly forum

October 2, 2019: statement on downtown safety by mpls downtown council president & ceo Steve Cramer

October 1, 2019: mdc to honor 2025 plan leadership award winners at tonight’s mdc gala presented by YA

August 8, 2019: Discover the new Peavey Plaza at Tuesday’s mpls downtown council 2025 plan quaterly forum

July 8, 2019: statement from mdc president and ceo Steve Cramer regarding downtown safety

May 28, 2019: free outdoor movies, trivia, pianos and more return to downtown mpls this june

May 28, 2019: law enforcement organizations announce launch of 2019 joint beats program in downtown mpls

May 8, 2019: mdc past, present leaders highlight work complete, still to come in 2025 plan at thursday’s quarterly forum

April 2, 2019: Chameleon Consortium launches pop-up retail shoppes in Gaviidae Common

February 13, 2019: mpls downtown by the numbers, including top employers

February 13, 2019: Laura Day announced as mpls downtown council and Mpls Downtown Improvement District board chair

January 25, 2019: mpls downtown council launches first annual downtown mpls retail report to support attracting retail to the city

November 6, 2018: future of downtown retail discussion highlights Wednesday’s mpls downtown council 2025 plan quarterly forum

October 25, 2018: Mpls Big Build wins IDA Downtown Achievement Award recognizing excellence in urban place management

October 2, 2018: mpls downtown council honors 2025 plan leadership award recipients at tonight’s annual gala

August 7, 2018: mpls downtown council 2025 plan quarterly forum today to focus on intersection of inclusivity

August 6, 2018: Joint Beats collaboration highlighted at Tuesday’s National Night Out Kickoff Event

June 4, 2018: Enjoy outdoor music, movies, trivia, fitness & fun with free activities throughout downtown this summer

May 21, 2018: Nicollet Springtacular event set for Wednesday, May 23 #OnNicollet

April 17, 2018: mdc 2025 plan’s retail task force launches new initiative to enhance shopping experience along Nicollet

April 10, 2018: mdc 2025 plan committee grants $86,500 toward 4 efforts helping those experiencing homelessness

February 12, 2018: 62nd mpls downtown council annual meeting award recipients

February 15, 2018: Enjoy free skating and programming at Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate through February

February 12, 2018: mpls downtown by the numbers, including top employers

January 23, 2018: skyways to have extended hours during 10 days leading up to Super Bowl in downtown Minneapolis

January 23, 2018: Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate hosts daily free activities during 10 days of Super Bowl

October 17, 2017: Minneapolis Idea eXchange (MiX) 2017 highlights innovative collaborations for the greater good and inspires new non-profit and business connections

October 11, 2017: mpls downtown council honors 2025 plan leadership award recipients tonight at annual gala

August 23, 2017: statement from mdc president & ceo Steve Cramer on Tuesday evening’s shooting on 6th Street

August 9, 2017: mdc statement in support of the appointment of Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo

August 8, 2017: Current & future greening projects headline Tuesday’s 2025 Plan Quarterly Forum

August 2, 2017: Nominations now being accepted for mpls downtown council’s 2025 Plan Leadership Awards

July 10, 2017: U of M coach P.J. Fleck to Grand Marshal Aquatennial’s CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade on July 19

June 28, 2017: MN Music Hall of Famer Lorie Line to play FREE Pianos on Parade performance June 29 at Lakes & Legends

June 19, 2017: Aquatennial Sets Sail in One Month

May 30, 2017: Enjoy outdoor movies, trivia, fitness & Pianos on parade as part of free activities downtown this summer

May 8, 2017: Transit legislation & future transportation options headline Tuesday’s 2025 Plan Quarterly Forum

May 3, 2017: See new properties, neighborhoods up close at Explore Downtown Living on May 20

April 28, 2017: Aquatennial adds canine film fest to this year’s line-up

February 9, 2017: mpls downtown council shares new rebrand today

February 9, 2017: Phillip Trier announced as mpls downtown council board chair

February 9, 2017: downtown minneapolis by the numbers 2016

February 9, 2017: mpls downtown council annual meeting award recipients

February 1, 2017: Minneapolis Downtown Council announces platform statement for upcoming municipal election cycle

February 1, 2017: Minneapolis Downtown Council municipal election platform statement

January 24, 2017 Minnesota Wild Mascot Nordy Headlines Free Events At Wells Fargo Minneapolis WinterSkate

2016 Press releases

November 8, 2016 Downtown Minneapolis Event Highlights Wednesday’s Mpls Downtown Council 2025 Plan Quarterly Forum

November 1, 2016 Holidazzle Kicks Off Friday, November 25 In Loring Park

October 12, 2016 Wells Fargo Minneapolis WinterSkate Opens November 25, Offers Free Skating Through Winter Season

October 11, 2016 Mpls Downtown Council To Honor 2025 Plan Leadership Award Recipients At Annual Gala on Thursday, October 20

September 27, 2016 Minneapolis Idea eXchange (MiX) 2016 Applies Improv, Impact And Inspiration For Minneapolis Through Design Thinking

August 18, 2016 2025 Plan Quarterly Forum To Highlight Downtown Community On Tuesday At First Avenue

August 12, 2016 Northbest: Ads Of Minnesota Launches this September

July 5, 2016 Aquatennial Brings Back 1980s Legacy Skateboarding Event AquaJam

July 1, 2016 Aquatennial Skipper Pin Offers Downtown Patrons Great Deals

June 16, 2016 Former ‘The Voice’ Contestant & Local Artist Nicholas David To Play Pop-Up Concert

June 1, 2016 MN Music Hall of Famer Lorie Line Set To Perform At Today’s Downtown Minneapolis ‘Pianos On Parade’ Launch

May 31, 2016 Quarterly Forum Panel: What’s Next For Downtown’s Development Boom?

May 17, 2016 Explore Downtown Livi’s Free Residential Tours Return May 21 With New Properties & Exclusive Promotions

February 18, 2016 Mpls Downtown Council Adopts Resolution In Support Of Additional Funding For Transit And Transportation Investment

February 18, 2016 Adopted Transportation Resolution By The Mpls Downtown Council Executive Committee

February 2, 2016 Top 15 Employers Top 1,000 Employees For 2nd Straight Year, Office Growth Goal Expansion Announced At MDC Annual Meeting

February 2, 2016 Downtown Minneapolis Year In Review | By The Numbers

February 2, 2016 Mpls Downtown Council 2015 Annual Meeting Award Winners