Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, October nineteenth. We begin our day in downtown, where Minneapolis made national headlines yesterday as over one hundred thousand people filled the streets for the No Kings rally and March, starting at The Commons Park near US Bank Stadium. Labor organizations, activists, and families gathered to protest against the Trump administration, with speakers like Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Senator Tina Smith urging unity and political action. The mood among marchers was a blend of passionate activism and peaceful determination, spanning a mile through our city center. Local musicians provided a soundtrack for the event and participants of all ages waved signs and cheered on foot and from the sidewalks. While the Minnesota GOP called the demonstration “grossly misguided,” organizers reminded everyone that democracy thrives when we show up together. Local police reported no major incidents and praised the crowd for cooperation and peaceful conduct.The city is waking up to a typical October chill, with morning fog settling over Minnehaha Parkway and the Mississippi Riverfront. We’re expecting cloudy skies most of the day, with temperatures topping out in the mid-50s. If you’re heading to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee or one of the pumpkin patches around the metro—like Anoka County Farms or Crazy Legs Farm—dress warmly and keep an umbrella handy. Our local job market continues to pulse with opportunity. Over two hundred job seekers attended Saturday’s Job Fair and Brunch on East Lake Street. Employers across Minneapolis are hiring, focusing particularly on candidates from underserved communities. Local leaders highlighted ongoing disparities, especially for Black women, and called for targeted hiring support as the city sees steady job growth in health care, construction, and technology.Near Northeast, home buyers are finding listings slim but competitive, with the median price for a single-family home holding solid at just over four hundred thousand dollars. Recent city council meetings debated new incentives for first-time buyers and discussed zoning changes for accessory dwelling units, which could mean more backyard cottages on blocks like Bryant and Hennepin Avenue.For those looking for some culture, the Twin Cities Fall Festival calendar is packed. Today, families can visit the City of Lakes Art Fair at Bde Maka Ska Park, explore local crafts and food trucks, or drop by Central Library for a free puppet storytime. Last night’s concert at The Cedar saw both Pachyman and MNDSGN play to a sold-out crowd—ticket sales are supporting ongoing youth music programs in Whittier.Turning to sports, South High School Girls Soccer edged out Southwest in Friday’s city championship at Parade Stadium, clinching their first title in five years. Listen for an upcoming pep rally along 46th Street this week.On the crime front, we experienced a quiet night. Police responded to a pair of property crimes near Franklin Avenue, but no major violent incidents were reported in the last 24 hours. If you’re traveling through downtown, increased presence around Government Plaza continues as a precaution after yesterday’s rally.Before we end, a feel-good note. Volunteers gathered Friday at Powderhorn Park to plant hundreds of trees in collaboration with local schools, part of a program to help restore our urban canopy and support cleaner air for future generations.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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