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"Crime, Jobs, and Community Resilience: Minneapolis Local Pulse"
- 2025/03/04
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Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for March 4, 2025.
We're starting off with some troubling news from the streets of Minneapolis. Yesterday, police discovered a stolen U-Haul containing drug paraphernalia and, shockingly, an infant. The child is now safe, but this incident has raised serious concerns about drug-related crime in our city.
In political news, Minneapolis and St. Paul have joined San Francisco in suing President Trump over threats to withhold federal funds from cities that interfere with immigration enforcement. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between local and federal authorities on immigration policy.
On a brighter note, one of the country's oldest gay bars is set to reopen today after being closed for nearly a year due to fire damage. This reopening is a testament to the resilience of our LGBTQ+ community and the support they've received from across the city.
In the job market, we're seeing mixed signals. While Minneapolis-St. Paul boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates among major metro areas, recent data shows the Twin Cities lost about 5,000 jobs in 2024. This marks the first year of employment contraction since 2020, with office-using jobs taking the biggest hit.
For those looking to buy a home, the market remains competitive. The median household income in Minneapolis is now $83,544, well above the national average, which is driving demand in desirable neighborhoods.
In sports, local wrestler Landon Robideau is wrapping up his high school career on a high note. He's been undefeated since his lone loss as a ninth grader, showcasing the talent coming out of our high school athletics programs.
Looking at the weather, we're in for a quiet Thursday before strong winds pick up on Friday. A weekend cooldown is expected, so plan your outdoor activities accordingly.
For food lovers, Chef Adam Reitsma and his team have been busy prepping new menu items, including veggie spring rolls and a Swedish meatball sub. These culinary innovations keep our local food scene vibrant and exciting.
In community news, Minnesotans made nearly 9 million trips to food shelves last year, according to a recent report. This underscores the ongoing need for community support and highlights the generosity of our residents.
On a lighter note, despite it still being early March, some golf courses in Minnesota and western Wisconsin are already open thanks to unseasonably warm weather. It's a rare opportunity for golf enthusiasts to hit the links this early in the year.
Today's crime report includes a conviction in a domestic abuse-related murder case from 2023. While it's a somber reminder of the challenges we face, it also demonstrates our justice system at work.
Looking ahead, community activists from the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will gather outside Target's downtown headquarters today. They're protesting the company's decision to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We're starting off with some troubling news from the streets of Minneapolis. Yesterday, police discovered a stolen U-Haul containing drug paraphernalia and, shockingly, an infant. The child is now safe, but this incident has raised serious concerns about drug-related crime in our city.
In political news, Minneapolis and St. Paul have joined San Francisco in suing President Trump over threats to withhold federal funds from cities that interfere with immigration enforcement. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between local and federal authorities on immigration policy.
On a brighter note, one of the country's oldest gay bars is set to reopen today after being closed for nearly a year due to fire damage. This reopening is a testament to the resilience of our LGBTQ+ community and the support they've received from across the city.
In the job market, we're seeing mixed signals. While Minneapolis-St. Paul boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates among major metro areas, recent data shows the Twin Cities lost about 5,000 jobs in 2024. This marks the first year of employment contraction since 2020, with office-using jobs taking the biggest hit.
For those looking to buy a home, the market remains competitive. The median household income in Minneapolis is now $83,544, well above the national average, which is driving demand in desirable neighborhoods.
In sports, local wrestler Landon Robideau is wrapping up his high school career on a high note. He's been undefeated since his lone loss as a ninth grader, showcasing the talent coming out of our high school athletics programs.
Looking at the weather, we're in for a quiet Thursday before strong winds pick up on Friday. A weekend cooldown is expected, so plan your outdoor activities accordingly.
For food lovers, Chef Adam Reitsma and his team have been busy prepping new menu items, including veggie spring rolls and a Swedish meatball sub. These culinary innovations keep our local food scene vibrant and exciting.
In community news, Minnesotans made nearly 9 million trips to food shelves last year, according to a recent report. This underscores the ongoing need for community support and highlights the generosity of our residents.
On a lighter note, despite it still being early March, some golf courses in Minnesota and western Wisconsin are already open thanks to unseasonably warm weather. It's a rare opportunity for golf enthusiasts to hit the links this early in the year.
Today's crime report includes a conviction in a domestic abuse-related murder case from 2023. While it's a somber reminder of the challenges we face, it also demonstrates our justice system at work.
Looking ahead, community activists from the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will gather outside Target's downtown headquarters today. They're protesting the company's decision to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.