Minneapolis residents looking to bend the ear of their city council President Elliott Payne can scoop up the remaining slots for tomorrow's Community 1-1s. The meet-and-greet is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 AM at Cosmic Coffee on Central Avenue, offering locals until noon to discuss community issues over nothing fancier than a cup of joe. "Best," signed Payne, encourages engagement on a first-name basis. For those eager to plot a rendezvous, signups are available on the City Council's website, here.
Indeed Brewing will play host to another opportunity to mingle with council members come November 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. For beer lovers and policy buffs alike, the casual setting might just offer the perfect backdrop to pop a question to local leaders, or simply to better understand upcoming city initiatives.
Folks with thoughts on the city purse have the chance to voice their opinions on Mayor Jacob Frey's recommended 2026 City budget. Two public hearings are on the horizon, set to unfold at the Public Service Center on November 19 and December 9, respectively, the latter trailing a pivotal City Council budget vote. The city is also welcoming digital comments, with details and participation instructions listed on the Minneapolis official website.
Yard warriors take note: the city's solid waste and recycling services are gearing up to wind down for the season. Eyeballing piles of leaves and pondering over brush bundles? You've got until the week of November 24 to ditch the detritus. Just make sure to bundle up according to the city's yard waste guidelines - 40-pound limit, and string-tied, not taped or wired - if you want your green to go. No shortcuts here: rake it to the curb, not the street. It's the law, and it's for the waters that wind their way around our city. For those fixated on the finer print, Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling at 612-673-2917 is your go-to helpline.
And if the election season left you with a yard sign or two, here's your chance to keep it green. Campaigns might reuse them, but if not, from November 12-26, select locations are welcoming these polypropylene pleasantries for proper pellet processing. Your poster could be part of a park bench, in its next plastic life! Swing by the likes of Minneapolis North Transfer Station or other designated sites, a full list provided on the city's yard sign recycling information page.
