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Stormy Commutes, Gun Violence Woes, and Job Bias Reforms: Minneapolis Local Pulse Update

Stormy Commutes, Gun Violence Woes, and Job Bias Reforms: Minneapolis Local Pulse Update

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 Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, June 26, 2025. Today we wake up to another round of storms moving through the metro, with heavy rain making the morning commute slow in spots. The weather overnight gave us a brief break, but rain showers are expected throughout the day, and there’s still an increased risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. Stay cautious near the Mississippi, Minnehaha Creek, and other flood-prone routes. Reed Timmer, the well-known storm chaser, was spotted yesterday on Hennepin Avenue, which tells us the severe weather threat is serious, and the tornado watch last night kept south Minneapolis on edge.

Turning to city news, recent gun violence has shaken our community. Surgeons at Hennepin Healthcare report a troubling spike in shootings in June compared to last year. This matches what many in our neighborhoods are feeling: calls for action and prevention are growing. In the past 24 hours, a 35-year-old man convicted of theft and gun possession managed to flee sentencing at the Hennepin County Government Center, prompting a citywide search. On top of that, a local woman was sentenced to over 23 years after a tragic crash last year on Nicollet Mall that claimed a teenager’s life and injured several others.

At City Hall, Mayor Jacob Frey has reaffirmed Minneapolis’ commitment to police reforms, despite a federal court’s decision to block a proposed consent decree. The city will move ahead with changes designed to build trust and improve public safety, focusing on both constitutional rights and effective emergency response.

For those hunting jobs, Minneapolis employers now face broader anti-discrimination rules. The new city ordinance bans bias based on height, weight, housing status, or criminal record, except when directly related to job duties. This could open doors for more people, especially those with justice-impacted backgrounds, offering a fairer shot in the labor market.

In real estate, steady demand is keeping home prices high, with the average single-family home listing just above four hundred thousand. New rental developments are moving forward in North Loop and along West Lake Street, showing continued confidence in the city’s growth, especially as more people look for walkable neighborhoods.

Downtown, a few recent business openings have grabbed our attention. A new farm-to-table restaurant just opened near Gold Medal Park, and a popular local coffee chain has expanded to Broadway Avenue. There are also some reports of delays in grocery shipments to stores like Cub Foods and Whole Foods due to a cyberattack at a national food distributor, so expect some empty shelves for a few days.

Looking ahead, the weekend brings the Stone Arch Bridge Festival and free music at Loring Park. Local high schoolers celebrated success at state golf, and a group of young heart patients from M Health Fairview hit the greens for a special day at Highland National.

Before we go, a feel-good story. Volunteers from Whittier neighborhood worked overnight to clear storm debris from seniors’ yards, all to ensure safe walkways and driveways for those who need it most.

That’s all for today. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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