Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, October 24, 2025.We wake up today with a bit of late-October cloudiness and a cool breeze, making jackets a must. Expect highs just brushing 48 degrees, but still great weather for fall walks around Lake Harriet or along the Mississippi. There could be a light shower by late evening, so if you are heading to tonight’s events—a heads up to bring an umbrella.This morning’s top story revolves around City Hall. Yesterday, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a new ordinance to boost oversight on professional services contracts, strengthening transparency in the wake of recent management concerns. This move means more regular disclosures by the mayor’s administration and improved tracking of how taxpayer money is spent. Councilmembers are also pushing forward an enterprise risk management office to seal longstanding gaps in how the city addresses mismanagement and risky decisions. Meanwhile, early voting continues across the city, with a unique pop-up polling place set up today at Midtown Global Market from 11 to 6. With the city council and mayor on the ballot November 4, this is a chance for thousands of us to shape the city’s next chapter.National headlines intersect with Minneapolis today, as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled for a press conference downtown this afternoon, though the reason remains undisclosed for now. In parallel, Minneapolis and eight other cities have joined a federal lawsuit to protect nearly 3.6 million dollars for local emergency preparedness—crucial for responding to everything from storms to cyber threats.In community news, local families are still celebrating a remarkable recovery: twelve-year-old Sophia Forchas is finally home after she was gravely wounded in the tragic Church of the Annunciation shooting back in August. She left Hennepin County Medical Center to a hero’s welcome, cheered by her family, neighbors, and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. Sophia’s journey, including outpatient therapy and incredible daily progress, has inspired so many here.Turning to the job market and real estate, there is still steady hiring in downtown hotels and the warehouse district, even as many businesses adjust hours due to market fluctuations. Home listings in places like Powderhorn and Nokomis remain limited, and average sale prices are holding around 340 thousand dollars—evidence that demand is steady but rising mortgage rates are making things interesting for both buyers and sellers.For music and nightlife, tonight offers plenty. Comedy fans can catch Katt Williams live at Target Center, while Umbra on Washington Avenue hosts a Dueling Pianos Night. If you’re itching for something festive, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds are serving up ghost stories and dinner with Phantom’s Feast—a perfect pairing for the Halloween season.Sports-wise, the Gophers men’s hockey team notched a win last night at 3M Arena, edging out Wisconsin in a tight match. Local high schools are also reporting impressive results as playoff action heats up, with South High girls’ soccer advancing after overtime heroics yesterday.Keeping our community safe, police report an increase in patrols near North Loop and Uptown following several property crimes, including a string of thefts from vehicles along Hennepin Avenue. There are also alerts out of Brooklyn Park for missing ten-year-old Noah Jones. Officials are asking for anyone with information to step forward.This weekend is packed with events, from live music and theater to a food truck rally near Minnehaha Park. And if you have not yet explored the “Songs, Stories, and Spells” cultural fest, you can still catch performances across town through Sunday.To wrap up, one feel-good story: hundreds gathered yesterday to walk with 12-year-old Sophia Forchas on her first morning back to school, lining the streets with banners and greetings, a testament to our city’s support and resilience.Thank you for tuning in to your daily update. Subscribe and share the Minneapolis Local Pulse with neighbors and friends. 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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