Minneapolis Downtown Council

03/03/2025

We're excited to have the St. Patrick's Day Parade back in the heart of downtown! We'll see you on Nicollet Mall on March 17th, the parade starts at 6pm!

The parade has spent the last four years in Columbia Heights.

02/27/2025

North Loop is about to have a great new option for Japanese cuisine! Cafe Yoto will bring sushi rolls, rice bowls and noodles to Minneapolis in a fast casual atmosphere. Keep your eye out for their opening soon!

Sometime in the next week or two, Chef Yo Hasegawa will finally get to open his new North Loop restaurant, Cafe Yoto, in the historic Duffey building on Washington Avenue....

02/26/2025

Minneapolis is growing, and we and many other groups are working to keep that ball rolling downhill. Downtown is a wonderful place to live, and the goal of 100,000 residents in Downtown is part of our 10 year plan.

Our Chief of Staff Ben Shardlow shared how and why we think downtown is on the path of continued growth and has tons to offer to downtown residents.

Ben Shardlow of the Minneapolis Downtown Council and Downtown Improvement District shares his thoughts on the 60,000-plus resident milestone.

02/19/2025

Are you ready for all your Spring and Summer projects? The Home and Garden Show is the perfect stop to be ready for them all!

Even the best DIYers need a little help sometimes, and the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show presented by Minnesota Rusco is the perfect place to find it!🔨

Whether you’re picking up quick tips from expert speakers or getting hands-on guidance from 550+ exhibitors, you’ll leave feeling inspired and ready to tackle your next project. 💡Don’t miss out—join us!

➡️ Learn more and save by purchasing tickets in advance: https://www.homeandgardenshow.com

02/17/2025

Beautiful photos of our favorite city!

02/17/2025

It might be time to check out Graze Provisions + Libations after their Travail makeover. There are now 5 James Beard Award Nominated chef's under one roof! You'll have no shortage of choice of incredible food!

Since Travail took over Graze Food Hall last fall, the new owners have taken swift action to class up the joint. I mean, how many James Beard-nominated chefs can you...

02/12/2025

Enter for your chance to win a 4 pack of tickets to PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday February 23rd!

Sure to be a fun show for the whole family wit heroic action, catchy tunes and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

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If you don't win and want to go make sure to use the discount code RYDER for 20% off!

02/10/2025

🎭The 20225 - 2026 Hennepin Arts Broadway season is going to be electric. 🎉

There will be 11 Broadway productions coming through Minneapolis including: Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Wicked and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Get the full schedule and bring the whole family to your favorite shows!

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Wicked" are some of the highlights on the lineup.

02/07/2025

We've got snow in the forecast for tomorrow! I love how pretty it looks downtown, and I can't wait to walk around in a winter wonderland again! Are you ready for the snow to come?

02/06/2025

Hempel Real Estate is moving its headquarters from Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis! Welcome to Downtown, we're so glad you're here!

The move is part of the company’s commitment to revitalizing downtown Minneapolis, Krsnak said. "It's really hard for us to be a big proponent of saying, 'Hey, everyone should come back downtown and invest in downtown and support downtown,' if we weren't moving our own company down there."

They also mention that it will give them better insights on what their tenants are looking for downtown when they are there every day.

Hempel Real Estate plans to move its headquarters from Eden Prairie to LaSalle Plaza, the 30-story office building in downtown Minneapolis that it acquired in 2023 at a major discount compared with its previous sale.

02/03/2025

Make sure to get out and have some fun during the cold and snowy months! Glass House is hosting a Winter Social Hour on Tuesday February 11th from 4:30 - 7. Check out their signature cocktails (free for the first 50 people!), a great DJ, tasty appetizers from Brasa, and live glass blowing from the artists at Hennepin Made!

Check out all the details here: https://ow.ly/N3cn50USxsy

01/30/2025

If you're planning your summer house projects, the Minneapolis Home Shows Home and Remodeling show! It starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium.

You'll find everything you'll need to make your home exactly how you imagine. There will be contractors, artists and expert advice in sessions on the Main Stage.

Get all the information here: https://www.minneapolishomeandremodelingshow.com/

01/29/2025

Have you been following along with Winter Salt Week? There's some great info to learn about how salt impacts the environment. Learning that only 1 teaspoon of salt can permanently contaminate 5 gallons of water was a real eye opener to how I use salt during the winter. Check it out and learn how to keep your environment healthy from salt!

01/24/2025

We love to see Minneapolis so heavily represented in these awards! We sure to love our amazing food scene. Congrats to all the nominee's!

Local chefs and restaurants have a stellar showing in both national and regional categories.

01/23/2025

It has been COLD outside, I wanted to remind myself of all the great cozy spots to spend time in downtown. I surely haven't been to all of the great cozy spots, so you'll have to help me fill out my list in the comments!

Good time with a book, a warm coffee and pastry are both my top ways to beat a cold day.

Shown here:
Backstory Coffee Roasters
Minneapolis Central Library Hennepin County Library
Frgmnt coffee North Loop
Cafe Ceres
Gray Fox Coffee

01/16/2025

Make sure to stop by Opening Windows in the The Dayton's Project on January 25th!

01/09/2025

Welcome to The Cabana Club! This new restaurant just opened with great food options ranging from a top notch burger to paella and tasty charcuterie boards, while also having a large patio right on the riverfront! It's sure to be a mainstay, especially in the warm Summer months! Make sure you check it out soon!

The former Vic's Restaurant space next to Aster Cafe had been vacant since 2018.

12/19/2024

Will we see you at Holidazzle in the next few days!? Come check it out tonight with some picturesque snow!