Decisions, government and civic life shaping Minneapolis.
Politics
The updates allow more housing types across Minneapolis districts and remove minimum parking rules for new developments, affecting how residents reach jobs and services.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
The updated state program is projected to deliver larger annual refunds to an estimated 85,000 Minneapolis property owners and renters when payments begin in October.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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The plan directs street design and regional transit work that affects how Minneapolis residents travel to jobs, services and daily destinations.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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The July 7 vote expands density rules in 12 neighborhoods and directs $28 million from the capital budget toward new multifamily permits starting next year.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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The law raises state education funding while Minneapolis Public Schools faces ongoing budget deficits that could lead to school closures or mergers affecting local household costs.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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The updated state distribution directs extra dollars to Minneapolis for policing and housing programs based on its population and assessed local needs.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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New affordable housing units on Penn Avenue and at the former Kmart site aim to address the city's housing shortfall, while a statewide zoning reform bill could reshape what residents can build on their properties.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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The city council's new ordinance transfers responsibility for public sidewalk repairs to adjacent property owners, a change that could mean higher costs for homeowners and businesses while saving the city millions in annual maintenance.
By Minneapolis Policy Desk · July 11, 2026 · 3 min read