Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, November 13. We start the day with mild fall weather blanketing the city. Sunny skies are on tap throughout the morning, with temperatures reaching the mid-50s this afternoon. Gusty winds might pick up near the river, so if you’re heading out for a bike ride or walk around Minnehaha Falls, bundle up. Tonight, stargazers may get another shot at the northern lights, which amazed us across the city just two nights ago.In breaking news, Minneapolis police have arrested two teens on Tuesday after a string of carjackings, including one targeting City Council Member Jamal Osman near Lake Street. The department has added extra patrols downtown and along major transit corridors. Authorities urge caution but stress that the suspects are now in custody.Turning to city hall, today the Business Housing and Zoning Committee takes up a long-awaited update to our city’s historic designation ordinance. The changes aim to make it easier to protect properties and neighborhoods, especially those significant to underrepresented groups. The proposal also adjusts application fees to better match today’s costs, potentially easing the process for local investors and residents.The job market continues to tighten, with the latest Minneapolis Fed report showing home affordability slipping again since 2021. The median home price in the city now sits near 420,000 dollars, and apartment rents have ticked up, even as a North Dakota firm sold several multifamily properties to a Denver-based buyer this week. On the commercial side, One Liberty Properties just purchased the massive 4Front Industrial Park in Oakdale, signaling fresh job openings in logistics and warehousing for us.On the real estate front, a new 91-unit apartment building has broken ground in Rogers. For anyone considering a move or just curious, citywide listings remain competitive, with homes often selling in less than two weeks.We have new business news to share. After a years-long wait, Krispy Kreme is back in Minnesota, reopening its doors in Fridley yesterday. The line stretched out the door for hours, bringing warm smiles and fresh doughnuts to our morning routines. It’s a reminder that even a simple treat can spark joy and community, especially near University Avenue.Community events are buzzing this weekend, with the Northeast Farmer’s Market wrapping up its fall season on Saturday, and Orchestra Hall hosting Katseye, the global K-pop supergroup, Friday night. Expect crowds and excitement downtown. And for music lovers, watch for the indie-folk band Bad Bad Hats at the Cedar on Sunday.Turning to schools, Southwest High School’s girls soccer team clinched their third straight state title last night, defeating Edina in a thrilling overtime finish at Allianz Field. On the academic side, Washburn High School’s robotics club earned second place at the regional tech challenge—congrats to our young innovators.In other news, prosecutors have made a major step in the investigation of the murder of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. Over 130,000 pages of evidence have now been turned over, signaling the seriousness and scale of the case.For a feel-good story, we celebrate local hero Melvin Thomas, who finished a 500-mile trek recreating the historic WWII Black Hunger March in tribute to his great-grandfather. Melvin’s journey brought history and hope to our community, with supporters greeting him near Victory Memorial Drive yesterday.This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. 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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