Community Corner

MPLS Landlords Urge 'No' On Rent Control + Encampment Cleared

Minneapolis landlords are urging voters to reject the rent control proposal that's on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election.

(Patch Media)

Happy Thursday, people of Minneapolis! These are the most important things going on in town today.

Minneapolis landlords are urging voters to reject the rent control proposal that's on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election.


First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warm. High: 72 Low: 61.


Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:

  1. Minneapolis landlords urge voters to say 'no' to rent control. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  2. Political strategists predict that the police reform ballot measure in Minneapolis will be tightly contested. (Here And Now)
  3. In-person class resumes at Edison High School in Minneapolis. (KSTP)
  4. Minneapolis clears homeless encampments. (Minnesota Reformer)

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Today in Minneapolis:

  • Ward 10 City Council Candidate Forum: Public Safety. (6:30 p.m.)
  • MPLS City Council Ward 10 Forum ( 2 of 2). (6:30 p.m.)
  • Gun violence and mental health — Minneapolis Area Synod. (7 p.m.)
  • Anti-Racism Work Group — Victory Neighborhood Association. (7 p.m.)
  • Mental Health & Gun Violence — Minneapolis Area Synod. (7 p.m.)
  • Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum — The Longfellow Community Council. (7 p.m.)
  • Racial Equity Committee Meeting — Fulton Neighborhood. (7:30 p.m.)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Minneapolis Farmers Market: "Late season berries are super sweet and delicious this year! We'd argue they are the best we've seen and tasted all year! You be the judge and try them before they sell out today!" (Instagram)
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art: "Happy World Teachers' Day! Thank you to the educators who help bring art into their students' lives." (Facebook)
  • Open Streets Minneapolis: "There is plenty to explore at Open Streets Minneapolis: Lyndale this weekend. Check out 6 things to look forward to at the event:" (Facebook)
  • Meet Minneapolis: "The Bachelorette comes to MPLS this season! Did you catch all the MPLS date spots?" (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Join us Saturday to celebrate the Twin Cities' only free public clay court facility!" (Facebook)

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William Bornhoft

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