Community Corner
Historic Turnout In MPLS Election + Students Protest
This fall, Minneapolis residents turned out to vote at the highest rate in over 40 years.
Happy Saturday, people of Minneapolis! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Minneapolis today.
This fall, Minneapolis residents turned out to vote at the highest rate in over 40 years.
First, today's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 62 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:
- Minneapolis' historic election pushed turnout to a new high. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
- Students speak out against University's low wages and stressful working conditions. (Minnesota Daily)
- Minneapolis man sentenced in fatal shooting outside Cup Foods. (KSTP)
- Illinois football travels to Minneapolis, searches for the first win in Minnesota since 2014. (Daily Illini)
Today in Minneapolis:
- Free Dental Care For Local Military Veterans On Saturday, November 6 (8:00 AM)
- DARE Minneapolis Weekend Shop (11:00 AM)
- Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo 2021 - Minneapolis Downtown Council (12:00 PM)
- Food and Wine Experience 2021 - Minneapolis Downtown Council (1:00 PM)
- Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour - Minneapolis Downtown Council (7:00 PM)
Minneapolis Patch Notebook
- Minneapolis Public Schools: "Over 200 shots were given to 5-11 year old kids yesterday at our covid-19 vaccine clinic! Thank you to @MHealthFairview @mnhealth, and all the volunteers. Stay tuned for more info on future vaccination clinics." (Facebook)
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Recreation centers currently offer scheduled, registered and ActivePass programs Monday-Saturday, with five sites offering pre-registered programs on Sunday. Public hours for drop-in activities begin Nov. 29 and will ramp up in three pha..." (Facebook)
- Meet Minneapolis: "The Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo begins today! Shop unique crafts and gifts and check holiday shopping off your list. Check them out at the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend. Friday 12pm - 7pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm" (Facebook)
- Minneapolis Downtown Council: "You may want to put stopping by Stone Arch Bridge into your plans TODAY as you will find Minnesota United FC on the northeast side with some fun games, giveaways, and a pop-up photo opportunity! They'll be there from 11am - 4pm. See you ..." (Facebook)
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