A look at how Minneapolis’ Blueprint to Prevent Youth Violence has helped reduce violent crime and homicides will be the focus of a forum to be held in north Minneapolis on Friday. Congressman Keith Ellison and I will lead a discussion on the City’s efforts to reduce youth violence in Minneapolis and explore future initiatives [...]
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The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in the U.S. continues to grow, with one suspected case now reported in the central Minnesota town of Cold Spring. There have been no reported cases in Minneapolis. Although the swine flu has not been declared a pandemic, there are plans and procedures in place to ensure [...]
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An awesome new highly-interactive web site LiveMSP.org helps people who want to learn more about city living in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The site showcases all of the cities’ neighborhoods, and educates people about home purchase/renovation incentives. The site is also a destination for people who already live here to share their enthusiasm for city [...]
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Violent crime continues to fall dramatically in the City of Minneapolis for the third year in a row, according to stats from the Police Department. So far this year, only three homicides have occurred in Minneapolis, compared to 11 at this point last year and 18 the year before that. Violent crime has dropped more than [...]
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For another month in a row, the March unemployment rate in Minneapolis continues to be lower than the metro region, lower than the state, and lower than the federal unemployment rates. March unemployment in Minneapolis was 7.4% (up from 7.1% in February) and metro area unemployment was higher at 8% (up from 7.8% in February). While [...]
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Please go see this great play, and use it to remember how the arts can transform the way we look at each other, especially across race and class. Then join us the first Saturday night in June for the Mosaic celebration in downtown Minneapolis.
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On Earth Day in one of the country’s greenest cities, one a day filled with great events, I was surprised to find my favorite was actually on a blacktop surrounded with massive trucks.
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Healthier, more energy efficient school buildings are on the horizon in Minneapolis. In an effort to harness the most innovative, cost-efficient technologies and solutions, I have signed the U.S. Green Building Council’s Mayors’ Alliance for Green Schools. I am the first Minnesota mayor to sign onto the Alliance, and one of the first in the [...]
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As Earth Day approaches in the middle of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the urgency of our efforts to halt climate change are even more intertwined with the urgency of our efforts to turn our nation’s economy around. Let’s face it: the economy of the past – whether we like it or [...]
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For the 4th year in a row, the City of Minneapolis has released its GreenPrint report, an annual update on the work to make Minneapolis a more sustainable place. The innovative and nationally recognized report measures our ecologically friendly practices. The GreenPrint report provides a realistic framework for protecting and enhancing our environment based around 11 key [...]
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