Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, November 6, 2025.We wake up to the news that Jacob Frey has secured a third term as mayor after a very closely watched ranked-choice race. Frey edged out challenger Omar Fateh by a narrow margin, winning just over fifty percent of the vote when all the counting rounds wrapped up late last night. In his victory statement, Frey highlighted his commitment to making Minneapolis affordable, inclusive, and safe for everyone. This marks his third consecutive term, keeping the city’s leadership stable as we head into a period of change.Switching to City Hall, we see big shifts in the City Council landscape. Progressives have retained their majority, holding at least seven seats, but not quite enough to override a mayoral veto going forward. Pearll Warren clinched a steady lead in Ward 5, one of the key areas covering North Loop and Jordan-Hawthorne. City Council elections also saw a handful of new faces, while most incumbents held on to their seats, setting the tone for important policy debates this winter.Now, as we look outside, November’s first full Thursday is shaping up to be cold and crisp. Morning temperatures are hovering around 38, with a light breeze off the river. We’ll see highs reaching up around 44 this afternoon before clouds roll in late and some light drizzle is possible. If you’re planning lunch on Eat Street or a stroll around Lake Harriet, layers are definitely a good idea.In local business, downtown welcomes the opening of a new coworking space at Washington Avenue and Hennepin. Meanwhile, the iconic Riverside Café is closing its doors after fifty years. Owners cite rising rents and changing traffic as the main reasons, but they plan a farewell block party next weekend. Retailers are busy, with holiday storefronts popping up all along Nicollet Mall, and Uptown is seeing two new boutiques open their doors just in time for early shoppers.Music lovers have a special treat, as the American Musicological Society’s annual meeting kicks off today at the Hyatt Regency. This major event brings together hundreds of musicians, scholars, and music fans for a weekend of talks, performances, and celebrations. Over at Orchestra Hall, Alex Newell joins the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus this Saturday for their highly anticipated Jingle Bells and Jazz Noels concert. If theater is more your thing, the Children’s Theatre Company continues its run of The Enormous Crocodile, attracting families from across the city.On the sports front, Washburn High boys soccer brought home the section title last night, and several Minneapolis swimmers set new personal bests at the state qualifier. Congratulations to all our student athletes—keep making us proud.Crime is front of mind for many. Minneapolis Police are reporting a quieter 24 hours compared to earlier in the week, though officers made two arrests following a break-in on 26th Avenue South overnight. Public safety alerts remind us to keep an eye out for package thefts, especially as more deliveries arrive for the holidays.Community events this weekend include the Queer, Trans, and Talented youth art showcase in Saint Paul tomorrow night, the Rainbow Wardrobe Open House Saturday on 34th Street, and the always popular BareBones Puppet Theatre Halloween Extravaganza, which continues through Sunday along the riverfront. At the Minneapolis Institute of Art, listeners can catch a free In-Gallery Conversation starting at 11 o’clock this morning.As a feel-good note to start your day, volunteers from North High and Kingfield gathered yesterday at Powderhorn Park to collect and donate over two thousand winter coats for families in need—a gesture that truly warms our hearts as the weather turns.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe so you don’t miss a beat. 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 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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