Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Wednesday, October 16th, 2025.We're starting with some important developments from City Hall. Mayor Jacob Frey announced yesterday that Minneapolis is preparing an ordinance to regulate firearms within city limits, though it would only take effect if state preemption laws are lifted. The proposed rules would include bans on public possession of assault weapons in community centers and parks. Minneapolis is joining St Paul and more than a dozen other Minnesota cities in this coalition, with St Paul planning to introduce their draft ordinance at their October 22nd City Council meeting.On the financial front, city leaders are considering a significant tobacco policy change. A new proposal heading to the City Council would set a fifteen dollar minimum price for a pack of cigarettes, one of the measures aimed at reducing smoking rates in our community.In business news, we're saying goodbye to a longtime Uptown fixture. Proper boutique is closing after a decade in Minneapolis, though their Fargo location will remain open. This marks another shift in the Uptown retail landscape.Looking at the courts today, a Minneapolis judge has backed the city in denying legal expenses to a former police officer involved in an excessive force lawsuit related to a chokehold incident. The ruling reinforces the city's position that officers who violate policy cannot claim municipal coverage for their legal costs.Workers rights advocates held a press conference at City Hall this morning at ten, releasing a new report on how Minneapolis can partner with community organizations to eliminate wage theft and worker abuse in the non-unionized construction industry.For arts and culture enthusiasts, the Twin Cities Horror Festival kicked off today at the Crane Theater and runs through October 30th. The Twin Cities Film Fest is also underway, screening over 150 films through October 25th at various venues around the metro.Coming up this Saturday, October 18th, a major rally is planned at The Commons at one in the afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action with events scheduled across Minnesota from International Falls to Winona.As far as today's weather, we're looking at comfortable fall conditions with partly cloudy skies. It's a good day to get outside and enjoy the autumn air before we head into cooler temperatures later this week.In our crime report, a two-vehicle crash was reported yesterday afternoon on the 600 block of West Main Street in Marshall. Locally, police continue their routine traffic enforcement with several citations issued for speeding and insurance violations.Thanks for tuning in this morning and staying connected with what's happening in our city. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. 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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