Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, September 19, 2025. We’re starting the day with an update on the major headlines shaping our city. Our community is still reeling after this week’s violence, with multiple shootings reported at East Lake Street and First Avenue South on Monday night. More than five people were injured in those incidents, and police have not made any arrests yet. Just hours later, another shooting took place at a homeless encampment on private property, where several unhoused residents were wounded, two of them now in critical condition. The city is responding with care and support by opening a Neighborhood Assistance Center at The Family Partnership building on East Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue. This center is open daily through the weekend and offers trauma care, victim services, mental health and safety resources, and even snacks and water. Everyone affected is encouraged to visit and get the support they need.Moving to city hall, the race for mayor is heating up as current mayor Jacob Frey faces a crowded field of challengers in the November election. Political action groups and city council endorsements are adding to the tension at city hall, as both sides vie for the future direction of Minneapolis. The debates continue over real estate developments, rental policies, and how best to address public safety and homelessness. These choices will directly shape our neighborhoods, so we encourage everyone to stay engaged as Election Day approaches.Here’s a quick take on our job and real estate outlook. The downtown office market remains tight, with new job opportunities steadily opening up in health care, logistics, and technology across our area. Home prices have held steady, with a typical single-family home now going for just over four hundred thousand dollars in the city. On the commercial side, a few restaurants on Washington Avenue and Lyndale have reopened with new owners, while a longtime coffee shop on Hennepin Avenue announced its closing later this month.If you’re planning your day, expect a cloudy but mild Friday, with high temps near seventy and a chance of sprinkles toward late afternoon. This should not cancel events, but folks headed outdoors should keep an umbrella handy. The weekend looks to stay in the upper sixties, cooler by Sunday, so plan accordingly for that trip to the lake or the park.There’s a wealth of arts and music happening around town. Tonight, the Day Block Brewing Company lights up with the Tumblin’ Dice Rolling Stones tribute, while local rockers Joan of Profile take the stage in the North Loop’s comedy and music showcase. If classical music is more your style, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra brings Bach’s First Orchestral Suite to life just across the river. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is in full swing out in Shakopee through Sunday, perfect for families looking for a magical escape. And the beloved Stardust Rendezvous dance and theater show continues tonight in Northeast, bringing neighbors together for one-of-a-kind performances right on their blocks.Looking at our schools, congratulations go out to the South High Tigers’ girls soccer team for their win over Southwest last night at Roosevelt Field, keeping their undefeated season alive. In college sports, the Gophers prepare for a big football game this Saturday against Illinois, so let’s show our support as they defend their home turf.On the public safety front, police are still searching for answers and asking neighbors near Lake Street to come forward with any tips about Monday night’s shootings. The city is also reminding everyone to steer clear of any scam texts that claim to be from the state revenue department, which are circulating again this week. And a reminder that Sunday’s assistance center on East Lake is open for anyone in crisis—no appointment needed.We also want to share a feel-good story this morning. Volunteers from Linden Hills rallied together yesterday, finishing a garden and memorial bench at Linden Hills Park dedicated to longtime crossing guard Mrs. Betty Nelson, who retired this spring after forty years keeping neighborhood kids safe. Her legacy now lives on in blooming wildflowers and a plaque honoring her decades of service.Thanks for checking in with us. Remember to subscribe so you never miss the stories that matter in our neighborhoods. 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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