1. City seeks public comment on federal foreclosure funds (News/Latest)
Nov. 10, 2008 The City of Minneapolis has set a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to give folks the opportunity to comment on a proposed amendment to its 2008 Consolidated Plan. The amendment is a request to receive $5.6 million in Neighborhood Sta...
2. Help keep emerald ash borer from devastating Minneapolis trees (News/Latest)
Oct. 10, 2008 Help stem the advance of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis or Agrilus marcopoli), an invasive pest that attacks ash trees and could cause serious damage to Minneapolis’ urban forest. Emerald ash borer (EAB) has already ...
3. Minneapolis Public Schools referendum on Nov 4 ballot (News/Latest)
Oct. 8, 2008 Minneapolis Public Schools referendum on Nov. 4 ballot On Nov. 4, Minneapolis residents are being asked to consider a ‘Strong Schools Strong City’ referendum introduced by the Minneapolis Public Schools on the General Elect...
5. Minneapolis sees downward trend in crashes between bikes and vehicles (News/Latest)
Oct. 06, 2008 Data from the last 15 years show that Minneapolis’ ongoing investment to create a more bicycle-friendly city is improving traffic safety for both bikers and drivers. Citywide, there’s been a downward trend in all traffic c...
6. Residents give Minneapolis high marks for quality of life (News/Latest)
Minneapolis residents continue to rank the city as a great place to live, according to the results of the 2008 Minneapolis Resident Survey. According to the survey results, which were presented to the City Council’s Committee of the Whole on Se...
7. Mayor delivers 2009 budget to Council (News/Latest)
Aug. 15, 2008 Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak delivered his 2009 budget address at a special session of the City Council Thursday, Aug. 14. The Mayor used his Annual Budget Address to highlight investments in public safety, economic prosperity, new in...
8. Sign up to receive Minneapolis utility bills by e-mail (News/Latest)
Aug. 13, 2008 Receiving your Minneapolis utility bill just got a little easier. Utility customers in Minneapolis can receive their utility bills from the City by e-mail. Customers who opt in to the service will receive only an electronic copy inste...
9. National Night Out street closure deadline is July 22 (News/Latest)
July 10, 2008 Join your friends and get to know your neighbors by hosting your National Night Out event on Aug. 5. This year, more than 60,000 neighbors will congregate in homes, yards, in streets and in parks to celebrate the 25th anniversary of t...
10. Questions about your tap water (News/Latest)
July 10, 2008 Questions about your tap water? Minneapolis water continues to be safe and of good quality Some Minneapolis water customers have noticed a taste and odor to their tap water in the last several days. Minneapolis Water Works is working ...