Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
We wake up today to clear skies and a comfortable spring morning, with highs expected in the mid-60s. If you’re heading out, it should be a perfect day to walk along the Stone Arch Bridge or grab lunch outdoors downtown. Later tonight, expect a drop into the 40s with a slight breeze, but overall, no rain is forecast until the weekend, so we can enjoy a dry stretch for now.
Our top local headlines begin with city government news. The Minneapolis City Council continues its spring session today with several topics up for discussion, focusing on public infrastructure and neighborhood safety. We’re keeping an eye on their push for greater transparency, as the city just rolled out a new 911 Emergency Incidents Dashboard. This dashboard lets residents track real-time emergency responses citywide. If you hear sirens near Hennepin Avenue, now you can get quick updates online. The city is also testing encrypted radio for first responders this week, aiming to improve communication security without losing public access to key information.
On the job front, Minneapolis continues to see strong growth in the tech sector. Tech jobs make up more than 12 percent of our workforce, and the median salary in tech here is now around 82 thousand dollars. The city expects about 39 thousand new tech jobs over the next five years, especially in software, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Venture capital investment has surged, especially for diverse founders, making Minneapolis a top destination for both startups and job seekers.
Turning to real estate, the spring market is heating up. Open houses are popping up in the Nokomis and Powderhorn neighborhoods, with median home prices holding steady compared to last month. New development projects are underway near the North Loop, while a few longtime businesses are closing, making way for a major new commercial project set to open by fall. FCC Environmental Services has just been awarded the contract for the South Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station, promising improved trash service for several downtown blocks.
In community events, today marks the launch of the Minnesota Energy Factsheet in St. Paul, a hybrid event at the Wilder Foundation, where clean energy leaders will share how statewide sustainability trends are shaping our city. Meanwhile, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband is meeting virtually this morning, focusing on expanding digital access, which could open more economic opportunities for our neighborhoods.
On the cultural front, the local music scene is buzzing. First Avenue features indie bands tonight, while the Cedar Cultural Center will host a folk showcase. Don’t miss the Art Shanty Project kickoff on Lake Harriet this Saturday—it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Sportswise, our high school basketball teams picked up important wins last night, with South High’s girls’ squad clinching their spot in next month’s state tourney. The Twins return to Target Field tonight after a three-game sweep in Detroit, and fans are hopeful for another home win.
A quick public safety update: Police are still investigating an overnight stabbing outside a bar in the North Loop. No arrests have been made, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities. Meanwhile, the city is highlighting a new program pairing police officers with community members in Cedar Riverside to improve neighborhood safety.
And for a feel-good note: Roosevelt High’s robotics team just advanced to the national finals after taking first place in last weekend’s regional, showing the power of teamwork and innovation.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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