Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, October twenty-fifth. We begin today with major updates on public safety. Yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in town, announcing at a downtown press conference that federal immigration officers have made multiple arrests—including suspects linked to homicide, human trafficking, and sexual assault—under a new operation called Twin Shield. The Department of Homeland Security says dozens of new ICE agents and federal officers will be arriving soon, aiming to tackle visa fraud and more organized crime across the Twin Cities. Our city government responded swiftly. Council Member Robin Wonsley reassured residents that Minneapolis stands strong as a welcoming city. Local police and firefighters are not taking part in civil immigration enforcement, thanks to the city’s robust separation ordinance. That means city employees provide services to everyone, regardless of immigration status, and city hall is doubling down on transparency and oversight. This week, council voted unanimously to introduce a new enterprise risk management executive, aiming to prevent fraud and ensure city contracts benefit taxpayers.Turning to weather, it feels like classic late October outside. Right now, it’s about forty-nine degrees with brisk winds and low clouds hanging overhead. We might see sprinkles and light drizzle through midday along Lake Street and across Nicollet. Highs will only reach the low fifties before partial clearing this evening. Expect damp sidewalks at morning farmers markets, so grab a jacket and umbrella if you plan to be out. Warmer, sunnier weather is forecast for Sunday, so the weekend’s not lost yet.For our job market and economy, Minneapolis reports steady hiring, with about sixteen hundred listed openings this week in retail, services, and tech. Hospital systems like Hennepin Healthcare and big retailers at Mall of America are leading local postings. On real estate, the city is seeing about two hundred homes listed for sale, with average prices holding just above four hundred and twenty thousand dollars. Renters may find good news too, with several new apartment developments near the river advertising units under eighteen hundred a month—rare for this time of year.New business excitement centers around Loring Park, where the Center for People and Craft opens its doors today. This new folk school aims to teach traditions from handcraft to movement and foraging. The open house runs from one to four at 519 Oak Grove Street, serving as a place for neighbors to meet, share snacks, and pitch new class ideas. Over in Uptown, two cafes are set to reopen after renovations, including The Blue Fox on Hennepin and Café Sprout south of Franklin.Culturally, there’s plenty happening. St. Mark’s Cathedral hosts the Center for People and Craft’s open house, while Hennepin Avenue Church stages Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona tonight. The Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival runs at Minnesota JCC Capp Center and venues citywide. Music lovers have two highlights: Of the Orchard, Alley Eyes, and Pity Party take the stage at Day Block Brewing this evening, starting at seven. For families, the Minnesota Children’s Museum Halloween Party kicks off at six with crafts, games, and a live DJ. And Halloween costumes will dazzle at Hansen’s Haunted Hotel in Minnetonka for what’s billed as the biggest party in the metro.Sports fans can cheer the Gophers who closed their regular season with a win last night, securing a playoff spot for the first time in five years. Local high schools report strong cross country finishes, with Washburn and Southwest runners taking top five medals at Theodore Wirth Park.Crime reports show two notable incidents Friday—a pair of shootings and a suspicious fire occurred within blocks, and investigators are working to confirm connections. No other major incidents were reported overnight.In a feel-good story, twelve-year-old Sophia Forchas, the Annunciation Catholic School student injured in a church shooting, was released from the hospital Thursday and is now home with her family. The community welcomed her with banners along Blaisdell Avenue, and her recovery has become a rallying point for local advocacy this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized formally this week by city council.That wraps up our Minneapolis Local Pulse for today. Thank you for tuning in. Subscribe to stay informed so you never miss an update. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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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