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"Homelessness, Gophers Hoops, and a Booming Tech Scene: Minneapolis Local Pulse"
- 2025/01/10
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Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 10, 2025. We're starting off the day with some breaking news from the past few days in our city. Fire crews battled a massive blaze at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis on Monday, highlighting the ongoing challenges in addressing homelessness in our community.
In sports news, the Gophers men's basketball team had a thrilling game against Ohio State, unfortunately losing 89-88 in double overtime at Williams Arena. This brings their overall record to 8-7 and 0-4 in Big Ten play.
Moving on to the job market, Minneapolis is thriving as a tech hub. The tech sector is expected to grow by 20% this year, driven by key employers like Bright Health. There are over 211,000 open tech positions in the city, with a particular demand for experts in cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and full-stack development. Companies are seeking professionals who can protect their digital assets, and local colleges are stepping up to meet this demand with programs in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. The average salaries in these fields are impressive, ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 annually.
In real estate news, we don't have any major updates today, but we'll keep an eye on the market for you. The city's unemployment rate is sitting at just 2.7%, showing the strength of our job market.
From city hall, the council recently went into a closed session to discuss a consent decree, a legally binding agreement to reform policing. This is an important step towards addressing public safety concerns in our community.
Weather-wise, winter is making a return to our city. If you're planning to enjoy the outdoors this weekend, make sure to bundle up. There are plenty of events to look forward to, including the Minnesota Ice Festival at Vikings Lake in Eagan, the Taylor Swift Party at Shakopee Brewhall, and the Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival at Robinson Quarry Ice Park.
In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, the tech startup scene is booming, with companies like Bright Health and Branch leading the charge.
Looking ahead to community events, this weekend is packed with activities. The ISOC Snocross Nationals are happening at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, and there are plenty of opportunities to try ice climbing, stargazing, or exploring ice structures.
In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we're always proud of our students' accomplishments. In sports, the Gophers' loss to Ohio State was a close one, and we're looking forward to their next game.
In a feel-good community story, the Shakopee Brewhall is hosting its Taylor Swift Party for the second year, offering a family-friendly event with music, coloring contests, and more.
Finally, in today's crime report, nearly half of the Minnesotans charged in the Capitol riot investigation have either been found guilty or pleaded guilty. This is a significant development in addressing public safety concerns.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
In sports news, the Gophers men's basketball team had a thrilling game against Ohio State, unfortunately losing 89-88 in double overtime at Williams Arena. This brings their overall record to 8-7 and 0-4 in Big Ten play.
Moving on to the job market, Minneapolis is thriving as a tech hub. The tech sector is expected to grow by 20% this year, driven by key employers like Bright Health. There are over 211,000 open tech positions in the city, with a particular demand for experts in cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and full-stack development. Companies are seeking professionals who can protect their digital assets, and local colleges are stepping up to meet this demand with programs in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. The average salaries in these fields are impressive, ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 annually.
In real estate news, we don't have any major updates today, but we'll keep an eye on the market for you. The city's unemployment rate is sitting at just 2.7%, showing the strength of our job market.
From city hall, the council recently went into a closed session to discuss a consent decree, a legally binding agreement to reform policing. This is an important step towards addressing public safety concerns in our community.
Weather-wise, winter is making a return to our city. If you're planning to enjoy the outdoors this weekend, make sure to bundle up. There are plenty of events to look forward to, including the Minnesota Ice Festival at Vikings Lake in Eagan, the Taylor Swift Party at Shakopee Brewhall, and the Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival at Robinson Quarry Ice Park.
In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, the tech startup scene is booming, with companies like Bright Health and Branch leading the charge.
Looking ahead to community events, this weekend is packed with activities. The ISOC Snocross Nationals are happening at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, and there are plenty of opportunities to try ice climbing, stargazing, or exploring ice structures.
In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we're always proud of our students' accomplishments. In sports, the Gophers' loss to Ohio State was a close one, and we're looking forward to their next game.
In a feel-good community story, the Shakopee Brewhall is hosting its Taylor Swift Party for the second year, offering a family-friendly event with music, coloring contests, and more.
Finally, in today's crime report, nearly half of the Minnesotans charged in the Capitol riot investigation have either been found guilty or pleaded guilty. This is a significant development in addressing public safety concerns.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.