City of Minneapolis

Today, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Dr. Reginald Freeman as his nominee to serve as the City’s next fire chief. If confirmed, Dr. Freeman would bring decades of leadership experience in fire service, emergency management, and public safety – leading departments in Oakland, Calif., and Hartford, Conn. Learn more about the nomination: https://lnkd.in/ea3bja4a

The 2028 NFL Draft is coming to downtown Minneapolis.    For three days, we will become the center of the football world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of fans, generating significant economic impact for local businesses, hospitality and tourism. Anchored at U.S. Bank Stadium, hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to attend the event, bringing an estimated $100 million to $200 million in economic impact to the region, according to MNSE.   “Minnesota knows how to show up for big moments, and we've seen it firsthand,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “This is a market that delivers at the highest level."

You may notice city assessors visiting properties in your neighborhood. It’s important you know how to identify a city assessor and what you can expect from our visit. Your safety is our top priority – if you’re not sure whether someone is a city assessor, please call 311.  City assessors will:  👷 Wear a bright yellow safety vest  🪪 Have a City of Minneapolis photo ID badge  📏 Carry a clipboard & measuring tools  Assessors may walk around and take photos of the exterior of your home. If you are not home, you may get a notice that we were here. You can also schedule an optional appointment for an interior inspection. We will never enter your home without permission.  City assessors visit properties every 5 years to help keep property values fair and accurate. Learn more about property reviews and see which neighborhoods are scheduled for this year at https://lnkd.in/erEzyU-B 

Beat the commute, skip the parking costs and enjoy the beauty that Minneapolis in May has to offer. Celebrate Bike to Work Day Friday, May 15.   We'll see you at Government Center Plaza from 7 – 9 a.m. for free donuts, “I biked” stickers and more.   Interested in getting around Minneapolis without a car? Get more resources on our website. https://lnkd.in/gtgphpBn

Did you know the average resident uses 52 gallons of water a day? Our water treatment plant in Fridley has the people, processes, equipment and knowledge to ensure safe and award-winning water in your tap. At the plant, a full-time laboratory tests the water more than 500 times per day to make sure it’s safe to drink and meets our drinking water standards.    The next time you fill your glass, celebrate the amazing people and systems who make it possible. Go straight for the tap!

Watch live today at 11: https://lnkd.in/giJUM7F4

From the Mississippi River to your morning cup of coffee, our water undergoes a quiet, but very important process of treatment, testing, storage and delivery. For #DrinkingWaterWeek we are celebrating the people and systems working hard to keep our drinking water safe and pristine. We’re not the only ones who say our water is excellent. Minneapolis recently received the “Best in Glass” award from the MN chapter of the American Water Works Association. This blind taste test crowned our H20 the most pristine and tasty against 14 other entries.  Curious about how it all works? Watch our video for an inside look at the water treatment plant and people who make it all possible https://lnkd.in/gK-HKNP8 

This Earth Day, explore what the City is doing to make Minneapolis greener. Join the City and help protect the future of Minneapolis. https://lnkd.in/gZmPnGqk

The City of Minneapolis receives more than 600,000 911 calls each year. Minneapolis 911 telecommunicators are a critical part of our community safety system, supporting our community in its greatest time of need. See what it takes to be a 911 dispatcher and how they help the community stay safe.