Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, October 4. We wake up to an October morning that feels more like mid-summer, with record warmth pouring in and weekend temperatures soaring to near ninety. Humidity stays high, winds pick up speed this afternoon, and fire risk climbs across the city, so let’s all stay mindful if we’re enjoying parks or grilling out. Our forecast calls for sun most of today, with winds gusting up to twenty miles per hour and tonight staying warm, barely dipping below seventy. Tomorrow morning should be just as warm, but cooler air sweeps in by late afternoon, so if you're planning to be out on the Chain of Lakes or at Lake Nokomis, this is the day for one last summery paddle.We start with breaking community news: Minneapolis City Hall just renewed its commitment to the Stable Homes Stable Schools initiative, a partnership helping nearly seven thousand local students and their families maintain safe housing and stay focused on learning. Mayor Frey’s office says two point two million dollars will fund this effort through next year, with more planned for twenty twenty-six. The goal is to reduce student homelessness, which currently touches nearly one in ten Minneapolis Public Schools students each year. The city is also responding to ongoing federal policy changes that touch everything from diversity programs to safety funding, and local leaders are actively working with state officials to safeguard critical resources for education and public services.On the crime front, Minneapolis Police report a quieter night overall. No major violent incidents, but officers responded to several downtown property crimes, including a break-in at a convenience store on East Franklin Avenue just after midnight. Squad cars were also called to Cedar Riverside to investigate a suspected car theft, and an arrest was made. The department reminds us to double-check vehicle locks, especially during these warm overnight stretches.In the business world, Uptown welcomes a new café this afternoon, Beans & Books, on Hennepin Avenue, offering fair trade coffee and a space for local authors' readings. Meanwhile, the beloved Riverside Bakery on Cedar closed its doors for the last time last night after nearly forty years, citing rising rents and supply costs.The real estate market keeps buzzing, though we see a gentle slow-down in new listings for early October. The average price of a single-family home remains steady just under three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars, and realtors expect increased activity again as temperatures fall back to normal next week. Meanwhile, the Twin Cities job scene posted more than six hundred new openings last week, with strong demand for healthcare and logistics workers.Culturally, tonight’s highlight is the Minneapolis Jazz Festival’s autumn series at Peavey Plaza, kicking off at six with free sets until eleven. The Walker Art Center launches a new local artist showcase, and for families, Linden Hills hosts its annual Harvest Fest with pumpkin painting, hayrides, and games all afternoon.On the sports side, the Minneapolis South Tigers girls’ soccer team pulled off an upset against Washburn Thursday night, taking home a two-one victory. Congratulations as well to Roosevelt High robotics club, which advanced to state with a new innovation award.Rounding us out, we have a feel-good story from the North Loop. Volunteers from across the city teamed up yesterday to repaint the footbridge over Bassett Creek, turning it into a rainbow of color to celebrate neighborhood inclusivity. Dozens of kids joined in, making it a true community canvas.Thanks for tuning in and spending your morning with us. Be sure to subscribe so you never 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 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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