Minneapolis is launching the winter season with the Winterapolis Light Up and Winter Kickoff on November 28. The free family event features holiday markets, crafts, live music, trolley rides, and a citywide lighting ceremony on Nicollet Mall and inside IDS Crystal Court.
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Posted inBusiness
Uniquely Global’s new vendor market launches at Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis
Uniquely Global is launching a weekly vendor market at Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis, providing a platform for small businesses, creatives, and performers to showcase their work in a professional setting.
Posted inSports
Possible City Center Location Suggested for New Timberwolves/Lynx Arena
Minneapolis City Center is being considered as a potential site for a new arena for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, offering strategic location and potential financial and urban revitalization benefits, but also poses notable challenges.
Posted inLocal & State
Reimagining Transit on Nicollet Mall and Downtown Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis is re-imagining transit routes and the future of Nicollet Mall to improve transit speed, reliability, and safety, while enhancing the overall downtown experience.
Posted inEvents
Holidazzle Returns with Exciting New Events for 2024: Celebrate the Season in Style on Nicollet Mall
Holidazzle 2024 is back in downtown Minneapolis from December 18-22, featuring a packed lineup of events, music, and activities for the whole family, as well as a variety of local vendors and interactive light displays.
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Meet Melvin Tennant of ‘Meet Minneapolis’
Melvin Tennant, President and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, is leading the city’s recovery from the economic decline caused by the pandemic, with the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials and other events drawing visitors to the city’s restaurants, theaters, and sports venues.
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Downtown boosters want buses off Nicollet Mall
Metro Transit is considering moving buses off Nicollet Mall to allow for more retail, art, and green space opportunities.
Posted inPhoto Galleries, Remembering Prince
Sheila E., The Revolution, and Morris Day and the Time brave cold to salute Prince (photos)
A bitter cold draped “Salute to Prince” night at Super Bowl Live in downtown Minneapolis on Monday evening. It was cold enough that the singers seemed unable to perform without mentioning the dire weather. But even with the frigid four-degree temperature steadily dropping into the night, the cold couldn’t stop attendees from dancing and reminiscing. […]