Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, October 30th. As we wake up today, clouds hang over the city but clear skies should peek out by the afternoon. Temperatures hit the mid 50s, a touch above our usual, so it feels pleasant for late October. Looking ahead, expect more clouds and cooling for Thursday into Halloween on Friday, which stays dry but chilly, with just a chance of a sprinkle. So, bundle up those costumes for Friday night trick-or-treating. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, so remember to set those clocks back an hour and enjoy a bit more morning sun.Our top story is the final countdown to the Minneapolis mayoral election, and there is plenty of buzz. Mayor Jacob Frey faces a crowded field of challengers, with State Senator Omar Fateh leading a progressive coalition that is working to block Frey from getting second-place votes in the city’s ranked-choice ballot. With over 250,000 registered voters in Minneapolis and tens of thousands of ballots already turned in early, the city is bracing for a close and potentially heated result. Two state Senate seats are also in play, as voters decide who will represent them after recent resignations and a death in office. The Board of Estimate and Taxation race is another one for the civically inclined, where there are debates over expanding downtown taxes to include the North Loop and even talk of studying a progressive income tax at the city level.At City Hall, transparency and police accountability remain front and center. The City Council’s Health and Safety Committee is pushing for answers, still seeking a full accounting from the police department after last year’s shooting of Davis Morturi. An independent audit is underway, and both council members and community members want to see the process handled with transparency and urgency.In real estate news, the city’s Housing Authority has broken ground on a new triplex in Windom using $1.25 million in housing tax levy funds. This replaces a single-family home and brings more affordable units to the market—a welcome step as families continue to struggle with limited housing options.The jobs picture is steady but watchful. Through July, layoffs and discharges statewide hit about 217,000, up a bit from last year. Despite this, Minneapolis remains a magnet for openings in health care, tech, and construction, while seasonal hiring is picking up as the holiday season approaches.For our business beat, Krispy Kreme is about to open its new location just north in Fridley on November 12th. On Nicollet Avenue, new restaurants are popping up, while a longtime bakery near Lake Street is quietly closing its doors after decades in business. Shoppers are noticing more local vendors at Midtown Global Market, and several new art galleries have opened their doors in the North Loop and Northeast in time for the fall arts season.In sports, Edison High School celebrated a huge win on the soccer field, clinching a section title last night at Parade Stadium. Meanwhile, the varsity volleyball team at Southwest advanced to the regional semifinals, keeping city pride alive.On public safety, authorities remind us to stay vigilant after a few recent incidents, but major crime reports in the last 24 hours have been below average for the season. Police continue to investigate two late-evening burglaries on Hennepin Avenue and stepped up patrols in Uptown after recent car thefts. No major injuries have been reported, and city officials stress the importance of reporting suspicious activity, especially with Halloween bringing more foot traffic.Looking to the weekend, the annual Twin Cities Book Festival sets up at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and Minnehaha Falls will host a community cleanup and fall festival on Saturday morning. The Mill City Farmers Market, one of the city's favorites, wraps up its outdoor season this Saturday, so don’t miss it.On a feel-good note, neighbors along 46th Street teamed up yesterday to help a new family move in after a pipe burst on their first night. A dozen people came together with warm meals, furniture, and quick plumbing fixes—a true Minneapolis welcome and a reminder that community spirit is alive and strong.Thank you for tuning in this morning. Please remember to subscribe so you never miss your daily 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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