Minneapolis Pride, Workplace Protections, and Community Spirit: Your Local Pulse Update
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Minneapolis Pride, Workplace Protections, and Community Spirit: Your Local Pulse Update
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We start our day with some important city updates. This weekend, downtown is buzzing as the Twin Cities Pride Festival brings thousands to our streets. If you are planning to head downtown, expect major road closures. Southbound Hennepin Avenue is closed from Laurel Avenue West to Lyndale Avenue South until early afternoon. There are also closures on 16th Street North, Spruce Street to Yale Place, and sections of Third Street and 2nd Avenue South. If you are driving from outside the city, be aware that both directions of I-494 are closed all weekend between Highway 100 and Highway 77, and eastbound I-94 is shut down from Highway 280 to I-35E. Metro Transit is offering free ride passes for Pride, and the event’s big parade steps off tomorrow morning with festivities rolling into Loring Park. Allow extra time, consider light rail, and check 511 for real-time travel info.
Our weather today in Minneapolis is shaping up to be classic summer: highs are expected in the low 80s, with some humidity lingering from last night’s passing storms. Skies will be mostly clear, great for outdoor events. The tornado season has been active statewide but the metro area is in the clear for the weekend. Expect a slight breeze, perfect for enjoying lakeside activities or the festivities at Loring Park.
From City Hall, we have a noteworthy policy development. The Minneapolis City Council recently expanded employee protections by adding height, weight, housing status, and justice-impacted status—meaning criminal history—to its anti-discrimination rules. This change impacts anyone working or hiring in the city, aiming to foster fairer workplaces.
Turning to public safety, there’s been a major breakthrough. Minneapolis police have made an arrest in the mass shooting at Boom Island Park earlier this month that left one woman dead and six others injured. The suspect, a 23-year-old man, was apprehended in Spring Lake Park on Thursday. Police hope this brings some comfort to those affected as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, citywide motorcycle fatalities are down this season—fifteen so far compared to twenty-eight at this time last year. Safety officials are urging caution as July and August typically see increased accidents.
Looking at real estate and jobs, Minneapolis continues steady growth. The local job market is holding strong, with summer positions still available in hospitality and event staffing, especially around Nicollet Mall and the North Loop. In the housing market, inventory remains tight, but listings in neighborhoods like Powderhorn and Northeast are going quickly, with median sale prices hovering near five hundred thousand for single-family homes.
In business news, you might notice some changes at local favorites. Thunderbirds Doughnut Company in Golden Valley is revamping its menu and hours to attract more families this summer, and several Minneapolis firms have received national recognition for being exceptional workplaces.
On the lighter side, congratulations go out to Prep Network in Plymouth—recently named one of the best places to work in Minnesota, spotlighting their support for student athletes. And a big shout-out to Roosevelt High School’s baseball team for making it to the state semifinals—our youth are making us proud.
We round out with a feel-good story: neighbors along Minnehaha Creek have launched a volunteer effort to clean up debris from last week’s storms. Dozens turned out to help, showing once again that Minneapolis comes together in tough times.
That does it for today’s Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.