Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, December 22, 2024. We're wrapping up the weekend with a look at what's been happening in our city.First off, let's talk about the holiday festivities that have been going on. Holidazzle is in its final day today, offering free admission to a winter wonderland on Nicollet Mall from 6th Street to Peavey Plaza. You can enjoy live entertainment, holiday shopping, roller skating, mini golf, and visits with Santa. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis Christkindl Market is also open for its last day at North Loop Green, featuring 30 local vendors with handmade gifts and European-style food and drinks[1][3].In other news, our job market continues to show steady growth. The latest reports indicate that while significant growth hasn't materialized yet, most sectors have held steady. The unemployment rate in St. Paul remained flat at 4.2% in January, slightly down from 4.3% in December 2023. Key industries like healthcare and technology are expanding, and cities like Duluth and Brooklyn Park have seen steady job gains[2].Moving on to real estate, the Ninth District economy saw slight growth, with employment increasing slightly but labor demand softening. Residential real estate and commercial construction have noted growth, while consumer spending and commercial real estate activity were flat. Agricultural conditions remain weak, and activity among minority- and women-owned business enterprises decreased[4].From city hall, there haven't been any major announcements recently, but we're keeping an eye on developments that affect daily life.Weather-wise, we're expecting a cooler day today ahead of potential snowfall later in the week. Conditions will be mostly cloudy and cool, with snow moving in late Wednesday night into Thursday. It's a good idea to prepare for what's coming next[5].In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report, but we're always on the lookout for changes in our local business scene.Looking ahead to community events, there are plenty of holiday activities to enjoy. The Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House features over 200 gingerbread creations, and Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers a winter stroll through trees adorned with lights. Both events run through early January[3].In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we're always proud to highlight the accomplishments of our students and athletes.For a feel-good community story, a dozen single mothers received the keys to free cars earlier this week, a heartwarming gesture that's sure to bring joy this holiday season[5].In today's crime report, we don't have any significant incidents to report from the past 24 hours, but we're always vigilant and ready to bring you updates as necessary.This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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