Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, November 7th, 2025.We start our day with breaking news out of south Minneapolis, where a dramatic police chase ended near West 29th Street and Aldrich Avenue South yesterday afternoon. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office reports four people were arrested after a stolen Jeep, suspected in several dangerous driving and gun-related incidents, was stopped with police deploying tire-deflating sticks. The driver tried to flee on foot, only for a passenger to take the wheel before the vehicle came to a halt. Two of the arrested were taken to the hospital, but all are now in custody, making our neighborhoods a little safer.At city hall, the big story is the mayoral election. Jacob Frey has secured a third term as mayor, edging past Omar Fateh—who’d hoped to make history as the city’s first Somali American mayor. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, won with just over 50 percent of the vote, promising to continue his work making Minneapolis a place where anyone can thrive in an affordable, safe community. Meanwhile, the City Council is seeing a strong progressive wave, with Democratic Socialist-aligned members holding their majority, signaling likely shifts in housing and public safety policy.Looking at the job market, there’s cautious optimism. After months of layoffs and hiring freezes, the Minneapolis area saw a modest uptick in jobs last month—about 42,000 new positions nationwide, according to ADP, and sectors like healthcare and manufacturing here are recruiting. Still, companies like Target trimmed nearly 1,800 jobs locally, and business leaders remain worried about rising taxes, tariffs, and new family leave laws, saying small manufacturers are feeling squeezed. Wage growth is tempering, but job seekers are finding opportunities in health care, IT, and manufacturing.For those traveling today, expect delays. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the FAA is reducing about ten percent of flights at major airports, including our own Minneapolis-St. Paul International. That could mean up to 75 fewer departures today, with ripple effects likely for both local and connecting flights. If you’re heading out, check your flight status before leaving for the airport.Weather today is cool and mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 40s. No major precipitation is expected, but pack an extra layer for outdoor events, especially as a chilly breeze is expected over the Mississippi by late afternoon.In real estate, movement keeps coming. The market’s been stable with around 250 new listings in the last week and buyers remain active after the election. Rental prices ticked up slightly, averaging just over $1,500 per month for a two-bedroom near Uptown.Several new businesses have opened this week, most notably a bakery on East Lake Street and a tech startup incubator near the North Loop. A popular Northeast restaurant closed its doors, citing rising costs, but a Mediterranean café is taking its place.Coming up this weekend, we're seeing a vibrant slate of cultural events. The Cedar Cultural Center has a full lineup including tonight’s Somali Music Fest, and the Midtown Global Market is hosting a community art walk tomorrow. Local schools are also making us proud—Minneapolis South High’s robotics team took home top honors at the state invitational yesterday, while Washburn High’s soccer squad clinched a spot in the regional finals.Safety-wise, Minneapolis police report no major violent incidents overnight. Crime in the area has been notably low, aside from the stolen vehicle chase. The recent rollout of city traffic safety cameras shows early promise, with a thirty percent drop in high-risk speeding at intersections like Franklin and Hennepin, just as the city begins issuing citations today.In a feel-good story, volunteers gathered yesterday in Loring Park, planting more than 150 trees as part of the city’s annual Green Minneapolis initiative. It’s a simple reminder of the power of hands-on community spirit.Thank you for tuning in to today’s Minneapolis Local Pulse. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates, and we’ll see you tomorrow with more local news. 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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