Stone Arch Bridge Closure Switches to Downtown Side on Decem

Stone Arch Bridge under repair in October 2024
Please visit the MnDOT Stone Arch Bridge Repair page for details.
Starting the week of December 2, crews will close the downtown Minneapolis side of the Stone Arch Bridge to begin p ... Read more

Winter Activites in Downtown Parks

Downtown Parks is bustling with activities to bring joy to your winter days. Here’s what’s happening this December:

Nicollet Island Winter MarketSunday, December 1510 am-4 pm | Nicollet Island Pavilion
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Holidazzle Updates!


Holidazzle is a free, community-focused civic holiday tradition. The Minneapolis Downtown Council produces the five-day, and this year the festival includes two new activities:

An Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, December 18 fe ... Read more

Holidazzle Returns to Nicollet Mall in December

Published   Nov 16, 2024 07:11PM

Holidazzle 2024 promises a vibrant holiday atmosphere filled with fun, joy, and holiday cheer in the heart of the city.
Five blocks of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, from 6th Street to Peavey Plaza (11th), will transform into a free and family-friendly holiday experience, Wednesday, December 18 through Sunday, December 22. 
The 2024 Holidazzle will once again bring community together to enjoy seasonal activities and entertainment while also supporting local small businesses. Guests are invited to stroll the ... Read more

Meet Nambi Mwassa – Theater Latté Da’s Cinderella

Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided
Minnesota Star Tribune called Nambi Mwassa an up-and-coming actor in the Twin Cities to keep our eye on – we agree! You saw her earlier this year in The Color Purple at Theater Latté ... Read more

City Offers Tips to Reuse, Reduce and Recycle this Holiday S


Excerpt from the December 5 City of Minneapolis e-newsletter:
If you recycle or compost through the City’s collection program, here’s guidance on getting rid of an item:

Visit the City website.
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QUEERSPACE collective: Minnesota’s only 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth C

Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided

A Discussion with Nicki Hangsleben, Executive Director
QUEERSPACE collective opened its doors in October and is the only 2SLGBTQIA+ youth center in the state.  We wanted to learn mor ... Read more