Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, November 15, 2025. The sun rises on an unusually mild November morning, with temperatures already pushing past the mid-60s by breakfast time. That’s a record high for this date, and we’ll see the warmth stick around all afternoon—great news if you’re heading to a fall market or just catching a walk along Lake Harriet. Clouds will drift in later, but rain is holding off until tomorrow, so let’s make the most of the sunshine.Leading off today’s news, the city is abuzz about the future of the former Roof Depot site in East Phillips. The neighborhood group has just two days left to secure funding to purchase the long-vacant property for an ambitious eco-friendly urban farm. After years of negotiations and dashed hopes at the state legislature, city officials say they’re open to new ideas if the deal falls through. Residents nearby tell KSTP they’re eager for the site to finally become something positive, whether that’s a garden, a strip mall, or even just a community space.There’s a fresh chapter unfolding on Hennepin Avenue South, as the road officially reopened after extensive reconstruction. This area is the city’s heartbeat for independent restaurants and live music, and neighbors celebrated with a ceremonial Hennepin Avenue Day earlier this week. From bustling Uptown to the North Loop, local businesses are hoping the improved corridor brings even more energy downtown as holiday shopping picks up.In other business news, the beloved Proper boutique in Uptown is preparing to close its doors after ten years. The Fargo location will stay open, but for now local fans along Lake Street are stopping in to say goodbye and find a few last treasures.From City Hall, we’re following two big developments: First, the city council is facing hours of public testimony over a proposed hike in gas and electric franchise fees. Neighbors are voicing concerns as officials debate how to balance the city budget with rising utility costs. Second, a new proposal could see cigarette prices in Minneapolis set at a fifteen dollar minimum per pack, aiming to curb smoking rates and fund local health programs.Turning to schools, Washburn High’s girls’ cross country team is still riding high after last week’s state championship win. Coaches say it’s a special victory considering several key runners were sidelined, making the triumph all the sweeter for the seniors on the squad.Tonight in the arts, the Dudley Riggs Theatre hosts The Chaos of the Bells, and music fans can head to First Avenue to catch Khruangbin’s much anticipated show. Don’t forget the Minneapolis Vintage Market at Quincy Hall tomorrow from noon to four—a perfect way to support our local makers as the holiday season kicks off.Sports fans, the Wild are giving us something to cheer about with a shutout win last night as goalie Jesper Wallstedt helped lift the team back to five hundred on the season. Vikings also have a morale boost, keeping Brian Flores as defensive coordinator—a move celebrated by players and fans alike.On the job front, optimism is mixed. Unemployment is steady around three percent in Minneapolis, but concern lingers as the city debates raising the minimum wage for tipped workers and enacts new protections for gig workers in the coming council session.For our Saturday spotlight, a Krispy Kreme has just reopened in Maple Grove after leaving Minnesota over a decade ago. Folks lined up for hours, some for their very first taste, bringing a nostalgic buzz to the community and showing the Twin Cities’ sweet tooth is alive and well.Finally, a quick update on public safety. Minneapolis continues to grapple with the legacy of domestic violence cases. Advocates are pressing the city to speed up reforms after a North Loop tragedy last year, and the City Council recently ordered a fresh audit into police procedures for at-risk residents. Local leaders acknowledge there’s more to do and say they remain committed to protecting vulnerable members of our community.That’s everything you need to start your Saturday here in Minneapolis. Grab your layers, get outside, and enjoy the warm fall surprise. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to subscribe for tomorrow’s pulse on everything local and essential to our city. 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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