History of Minneapolis in Timeline

Minneapolis, the most populous city in Minnesota, is located on the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, forming the 'Twin Cities' metropolitan area. Known as the 'City of Lakes', it boasts numerous lakes, wetlands, and a connected park system via the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. The city is built on an artesian aquifer and experiences a climate of cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Its population was 429,954 as of the 2020 census.

1900: Minneapolis attracts skilled workers

Around 1900, Minneapolis began attracting skilled workers, who utilized their expertise from the University of Minnesota.

1900: Minneapolis mills America's grain

In 1900, Minneapolis milled fourteen percent of America's grain, with about one third of that being shipped overseas.

1900: Arrival of Italian, Greek, Slovak, and Czech Immigrants

In 1900, Minneapolis welcomed Italian and Greek immigrants, while Slovak and Czech immigrants settled in the Bohemian Flats area along the Mississippi River.

1902: Mayor Doc Ames tries to leave town

In 1902, Mayor Doc Ames, after running the city into crime, tried to leave town.

1905: Creation of Russian Orthodox Seminary

In 1905, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral created a Russian Orthodox seminary.

1910: Introduction of Restrictive Covenants

Before 1910, the city was relatively unsegregated. In 1910, a developer wrote the first restrictive covenant based on race and ethnicity into a Minneapolis deed.

1915: Opening of Minneapolis Institute of Art

In 1915, one-seventh of the vast complex designed by McKim, Mead & White for the Minneapolis Institute of Art was built and opened.

1916: Peak flour production

In 1916, Minneapolis reached peak flour production at 18.5 million barrels.

1918: Antisemitism in Minneapolis begins

From the end of World War I in 1918 until 1950, antisemitism was commonplace in Minneapolis.

1919: Closure of Weyerhauser mill

By 1919, sawmills in Minneapolis, including the Weyerhauser mill, had closed, marking the decline of the lumbering industry in the city.

1921: Ku Klux Klan presence in Minneapolis

From 1921 until 1923, the Ku Klux Klan was a force in Minneapolis.

1923: Munsingwear becomes largest underwear manufacturer

In 1923, Munsingwear became the world's largest manufacturer of underwear.

1923: Ku Klux Klan presence in Minneapolis ends

The Ku Klux Klan's influence in Minneapolis ended in 1923 after being a force in the city since 1921.

1925: Eugenics law passed

In 1925, after Minnesota passed a eugenics law, Eitel Hospital sterilized people at Faribault State Hospital.

1926: Basilica of Saint Mary Named

In 1926, the Basilica of Saint Mary was named by Pope Pius XI.

1928: Additions to Minneapolis Institute of Art

Additions to the Minneapolis Institute of Art were made by other firms from 1928 to 2006.

1928: Construction of Temple Israel

In 1928, Temple Israel was built by the city's first Jewish congregation, Shaarai Tov.

1930: High Literacy Rate Among Black Residents

By 1930, Minneapolis had one of the nation's highest literacy rates among Black residents, though discrimination limited job opportunities.

1930: Least-snowy winter on record

The winter of 1930–1931 was the least-snowy on record with 14.2 inches of snow.

1931: Least-snowy winter on record

The winter of 1930–1931 was the least-snowy on record with 14.2 inches of snow.

1933: Enrollment Peaked

Enrollment in the school district peaked in 1933 at 90,000 students.

1934: Teamsters strikes during the Great Depression

During the summer of 1934 and the financial downturn of the Great Depression, the Citizens' Alliance refused to negotiate with teamsters, leading to strikes in May and July–August.

1935: Consumer Boycott of Breweries

In 1935, Cecil Newman and the Minneapolis Spokesman led a year-long consumer boycott of four area breweries that refused to hire Black employees.

1935: Federal laws protecting workers' rights enacted

The union victory in Minneapolis ultimately led to 1935 and 1938 federal laws protecting workers' rights.

July 1936: Highest recorded temperature in Minneapolis

In July 1936, Minneapolis recorded its highest temperature at 108 °F.

1936: Silver Shirts hold meetings

Starting in 1936, a fascist hate group known as the Silver Shirts held meetings in Minneapolis.

1938: Thermo King founded

In 1938, Frederick McKinley Jones and his associate founded Thermo King in Minneapolis.

1938: Federal laws protecting workers' rights enacted

The union victory in Minneapolis ultimately led to 1935 and 1938 federal laws protecting workers' rights.

1939: Housing Statistics

In 2023, housing units in the city built in 1939 or earlier comprised 43.7 percent of housing units in Minneapolis.

1940: Shift in Focus at Walker Art Center

Around 1940, the Walker Art Center's focus shifted to modern and contemporary art.

1949: Medtronic founded

In 1949, Medtronic was founded in a garage in Minneapolis.

1950: Increase in Black Population

Between 1950 and 1970, the Black population in Minneapolis increased by 436 percent.

1950: Antisemitism in Minneapolis ends

From the end of World War I in 1918 until 1950, antisemitism was commonplace in Minneapolis.

1950: Minneapolis Population Peak

In 1950, the Minneapolis census peaked at 521,718, marking the only time the city's population exceeded half a million.

1952: First Successful Repair of a Congenital Heart Defect

In 1952, cardiac surgeon F. John Lewis successfully repaired a child's congenital heart defect at the University of Minnesota's Variety Club Heart Hospital.

1953: Prohibition of Restrictive Covenants by State Law

In 1953, restrictive covenants against minorities were prohibited by state law.

1957: Open-Heart Surgery Successes

By 1957, more than 200 patients—most of whom were children—had survived open-heart surgery at the University of Minnesota.

1957: Control Data begins

In 1957, Control Data began in downtown Minneapolis, replacing vacuum tubes with transistors in the CDC 1604 computer.

1958: Demolition of 'skid row' begins

Between 1958 and 1963, Minneapolis began demolishing "skid row", which included 35 acres of downtown.

1959: Location of Temple of Islam

By 1959, a Temple of Islam was located in north Minneapolis.

1959: Report by US Soil Conservation Service on Minneapolis's elevation

In 1959, a report by the US Soil Conservation Service listed Minneapolis's elevation above mean sea level as 830 feet.

1961: Minnesota Vikings and Twins Arrive

In 1961, the American football team Minnesota Vikings and the baseball team Minnesota Twins began playing in the state.

1963: Demolition of 'skid row' ends

Between 1958 and 1963, Minneapolis completed the demolition of "skid row", which included 35 acres of downtown.

1963: Guthrie Theater Founded

In 1963, Tyrone Guthrie founded the Guthrie Theater. The theater featured an inventive thrust stage, a collaboration by Guthrie, designer Tanya Moiseiwitsch, and architect Ralph Rapson.

1966: Disturbances on Plymouth Avenue

In 1966 and 1967, suppressed anger among the Black population led to disturbances on Plymouth Avenue.

1967: Disturbances on Plymouth Avenue

In 1966 and 1967, suppressed anger among the Black population led to disturbances on Plymouth Avenue.

1967: Opening of I-35W

In 1967, I-35W opened, displacing Black and Mexican neighborhoods in south Minneapolis.

1968: American Indian Movement founded

In 1968, relocated Native Americans founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in Minneapolis.

1968: Federal Fair Housing Act

In 1968, the federal Fair Housing Act prohibited restrictive covenants.

1969: Charles Stenvig becomes mayor

In 1969, Charles Stenvig, a law-and-order candidate, became mayor of Minneapolis.

1969: Vikings Played in Super Bowl

In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings played in the Super Bowl.

1970: Arrival of Koreans and Growth of Japanese American Community

Around 1970, Koreans began arriving in Minneapolis. By 1970, the Japanese American population in Minneapolis, many relocated from San Francisco, numbered nearly 2,000, forming part of the state's largest Asian American community.

1970: Increase in Black Population

Between 1950 and 1970, the Black population in Minneapolis increased by 436 percent.

1971: Classes at Hindu Temple

In 1971, a reported 150 persons attended classes at a Hindu temple near the University of Minnesota.

1971: Same-sex couple denied marriage license

In 1971, a same-sex Minneapolis couple was denied a marriage license, despite appealing to the US Supreme Court; they later obtained a license and married.

1972: Resettlement of First Shi'a Muslim Family

In 1972, the Twin Cities' first Shi'a Muslim family resettled from Uganda.

1973: Vikings Played in Super Bowl

In 1973, the Minnesota Vikings played in the Super Bowl.

1974: Vikings Played in Super Bowl

In 1974, the Minnesota Vikings played in the Super Bowl.

1975: Settlement of Vietnamese, Hmong, Lao, and Cambodians

Around 1975, Vietnamese, Hmong (some from Thailand), Lao, and Cambodians settled mainly in Saint Paul, but some built organizations in Minneapolis.

1975: No Republican Mayor Elected

Since 1975, the city has not elected a Republican mayor.

1976: Vikings Played in Super Bowl

In 1976, the Minnesota Vikings played in the Super Bowl.

1983: Snowiest winter on record begins

The snowiest winter on record was 1983–1984, when 98.6 inches of snow fell.

1984: Snowiest winter on record ends

The snowiest winter on record was 1983–1984, when 98.6 inches of snow fell.

1987: Twins Won the World Series

In 1987, the Minnesota Twins won the World Series.

1989: Timberwolves Arrived in Minneapolis

In 1989, the basketball team Minnesota Timberwolves returned National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball to Minneapolis.

1990: Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) set up

Around 1990, Minneapolis set up the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), involving all of the city's neighborhoods.

1990: Control Data disbanded

Control Data, a successful business, was disbanded in 1990.

1991: Release of Gopher

In 1991, a University of Minnesota computing group released Gopher.

1991: Twins Won the World Series

In 1991, the Minnesota Twins won the World Series.

1992: Arrival of Tibetan Immigrants

In 1992, 160 Tibetan immigrants came to Minnesota, with many settling in the city's Whittier neighborhood.

1993: Opening of Weisman Art Museum

In 1993, the Weisman Art Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, opened for the University of Minnesota.

1999: Minnesota Lynx Arrived

In 1999, the basketball team Minnesota Lynx arrived.

2000: Increase in Indian Population

Between 2000 and 2010, the population of people from India in Minneapolis increased by 1,000, becoming the largest concentration of Indians living in the state.

2001: Billy Graham Association Leaves Minneapolis

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was headquartered in Minneapolis from the 1950s until 2001.

2003: Dance Team National Championships

Since 2003, the University of Minnesota dance team has won twenty-three national championships.

2004: Minnesota Orchestra Wins Grammy

In 2004, the Minnesota Orchestra won a Grammy for composer Dominick Argento with their recording of Casa Guidi.

2005: Opening of The Museum of Russian Art

In 2005, The Museum of Russian Art opened in a restored church.

2006: Additions to Minneapolis Institute of Art

Additions to the Minneapolis Institute of Art were made by other firms from 1928 to 2006.

2006: New Guthrie Theater Opens

In 2006, a new Guthrie Theater designed by French architect Jean Nouvel opened overlooking the Mississippi River. The design team reproduced the thrust stage with some alterations and added a proscenium stage and an experimental stage.

2006: Downtown Central Library Opened

In 2006, the downtown Central Library, designed by César Pelli, opened.

2007: I-35W Bridge Collapse

In 2007, the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145.

2008: Minneapolis Public Library Merged

In 2008, the Minneapolis Public Library merged with the Hennepin County Library.

2009: Delta Air Lines and MSP Airport

After Delta Air Lines merged with Northwest Airlines in 2009, Delta flew 80 percent of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport's traffic.

2009: Instant-Runoff Voting Implemented

Ahead of the 2009 elections, the city first implemented instant-runoff voting.

2010: Immigration Statistics

As of 2021, 34.6 percent of all foreign-born residents had arrived in 2010 or earlier.

2010: Increase in Indian Population

Between 2000 and 2010, the population of people from India in Minneapolis increased by 1,000, becoming the largest concentration of Indians living in the state.

2010: Twins Played at Target Field

In 2010, the Minnesota Twins began playing at Target Field.

2011: Addition to Weisman Art Museum

In 2011, an addition by Frank Gehry doubled the size of the galleries at the Weisman Art Museum.

2011: Lynx Won WNBA Championship

In 2011, the Minnesota Lynx won the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) championship.

2011: Neighborhood and Community Relations department replaces NRP

In 2011, the city's Neighborhood and Community Relations department took NRP's place, funded only by city revenue.

2013: Somali Museum of Minnesota Opens

In 2013, the Somali Museum of Minnesota opened on Lake Street.

2014: Religious Demographics

In 2014, according to a Pew Research Center survey, 70 percent of Twin Cities residents are Christian.

2014: Minnesota Orchestra Wins Grammy

In 2014, the Minnesota Orchestra won a Grammy for their recording of Sibelius's first and fourth symphonies.

2015: Theater Companies in Minneapolis

In 2015, fifteen of the fifty-five Twin Cities theater companies counted by Peg Guilfoyle had a physical site in Minneapolis.

2015: Fossil Fuel Divestment

In 2015, the city council passed a resolution making fossil fuel divestment city policy.

2016: The Herbivorous Butcher Opened

In 2016, The Herbivorous Butcher, described as the "first vegan 'butcher' shop in the United States", opened.

2016: The Bakken Shifts Focus

In 2016, the Bakken, formerly known as the Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life, shifted its focus from electricity and magnetism to invention and innovation.

2016: U.S. Bank Stadium Opened

In 2016, the U.S. Bank Stadium opened with 66,000 seats.

2017: North Side Food Desert

As of mid-2017, the north side of Minneapolis was one of the largest urban food deserts in the US, with 70,000 people having access to only two grocery stores. By 2017, Appetite for Change administered ten gardens, sold produce at West Broadway Farmers Market, supplied its restaurants, and gave away boxes of fresh produce.

2017: Jacob Frey Elected Mayor

In 2017, Jacob Frey was elected as the mayor of Minneapolis.

2017: Slowdown of Somali Immigration

In 2017, immigration from Somalia slowed significantly following a national executive order.

2017: Lynx Won WNBA Championship

In 2017, the Minnesota Lynx won the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) championship.

2018: Jacob Frey becomes mayor

In 2018, Jacob Frey became the mayor of Minneapolis.

2018: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan approved

In 2018, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan, ending single-family zoning citywide.

2018: Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Founded

In 2018, the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery was founded.

2018: Stadium Expanded for Super Bowl

In 2018, the U.S. Bank Stadium was expanded to 70,000 seats for the Super Bowl.

2018: Ilhan Omar Elected

Since 2018, Minneapolis is in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, which has been represented by Democrat Ilhan Omar.

2018: Income Gap in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis income gap in 2018 was one of the largest in the country, with Black families earning about 44 percent of what White families earned annually.

2019: Most Common Means of Transportation

In 2019, Metropolitan Council data showed that driving alone was the most common means of transportation, while bicycling was the least common.

2019: Neighborhoods 2020 program released

In 2019, Minneapolis released the Neighborhoods 2020 program, reworking neighborhood funding with an equity-focused lens.

2019: Overnight Service Cutback on Green Line

Overnight service was cut back on Green Line trains in 2019.

2019: Changes in Income Gaps

Statewide in 2022 using inflation-adjusted dollars, the median income for a Black family was $34,377 less than a White family's median income, an improvement of $7,000 since 2019.

2020: Minneapolis Population Statistics

According to the 2020 US Census, Minneapolis had a population of 429,954, with 10.4 percent identifying as Hispanic or Latino, 58.0 percent as White alone, 18.9 percent as Black or African American alone, 5.8 percent as Asian alone, and smaller percentages for other groups.

2020: George Floyd Murder

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, a crime wave resulted in more than 500 shootings.

2020: Parks Land in Minneapolis

As of 2020, approximately 15 percent of land in Minneapolis is parks.

2020: Neighborhoods 2020 program released

In 2019, Minneapolis released the Neighborhoods 2020 program, reworking neighborhood funding with an equity-focused lens.

2020: Murder of George Floyd

In 2020, Darnella Frazier recorded the murder of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin, sparking international rebellions and protests.

2020: Racism Declared Public Health Emergency

In 2020, Minneapolis declared racism a public health emergency.

2020: LGBT Adult Population Estimate

In 2020, The Williams Institute reported that the Twin Cities had an estimated 4.2-percent LGBT adult population.

2020: The Bakken Opens New Entrance

In 2020, the Bakken opened a new entrance on Bde Maka Ska.

2020: Violent Crime Increased

In 2020, violent crime rose 21 percent compared to the average of the previous five years.

2020: Home Ownership Disparities

In Minneapolis in 2020, Blacks owned homes at a rate one-third that of White families.

2020: Congress act regarding land around the falls

In accordance with a 2020 act of Congress, ownership of 5 acres of federal land around the falls will transfer in 2026 to a Dakota-led nonprofit Owámniyomni Okhódayapi.

2020: Reasons for Enrollment Decline

Since 2020, Minneapolis noted a dwindling number of children living in the city as one reason for the decline in public school enrollment.

2021: Common Ancestries

According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), the most common ancestries in Minneapolis were German (22.9 percent), Irish (10.8 percent), Norwegian (8.9 percent), Subsaharan African (6.7 percent), and Swedish (6.1 percent).

2021: Metro Transit Ridership Demographics

As of 2021, riders of the Metro Transit system-wide were 55 percent persons of color.

2021: Opioid Overdose Disparities

For the state in 2021, Black persons were three times and Native American persons were ten times more likely to die from an opioid overdose than White persons.

2021: Jacob Frey Re-elected Mayor

In 2021, Jacob Frey was re-elected as the mayor of Minneapolis.

2021: Ballot Question Shifts Weight

In 2021, a ballot question shifted more weight from the city council to the mayor.

2021: Median Household Income

In 2021, the ACS reported that the median household income in Minneapolis was $69,397, comparable to the US average of $70,784.

2021: Parking Minimums Abolished

In 2021, the city council voted unanimously to abolish its required minimum number of parking spaces for new construction.

2021: City Action on Restrictive Covenants

In 2021, the city gave residents a means to discharge restrictive covenants.

2021: Violent Crime Levels

In July 2022, violent crime rose three percent across Minneapolis compared with 2021.

July 2022: Violent Crime Rose

In July 2022, violent crime rose three percent across Minneapolis compared with 2021.

2022: Education Statistics

As of 2022, 90.8 percent of Minneapolis residents age 25 years or older had earned a high school degree compared to 89.1 percent nationally, and 53.5 percent had a bachelor's degree or higher compared to the 34.3 percent US national average.

2022: Ethiopian and Somali Populations

As of 2022, approximately 3,000 Ethiopians and 20,000 Somalis resided in Minneapolis.

2022: Legal challenges to Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan begin

From 2022 until 2024, the Minnesota Supreme Court, the US District Court, and the Minnesota Court of Appeals arrived at competing opinions shutting down the 2040 plan.

2022: Amendment to Noise Ordinance

In 2022, Minneapolis amended its noise ordinance to allow broadcasting the Muslim call to prayer five times per day.

2022: Owamni Receives James Beard Award

In 2022, Sean Sherman's restaurant Owamni received James Beard's best new restaurant award.

2022: Alternative School Attendance

In 2022, about 1200 at-risk students attended Minneapolis district alternative schools.

2022: Opioid Overdose Deaths

In 2022, opioid overdoses killed 231 persons in Minneapolis.

2022: Community Groups Hired to Help Police Light Rail Stations

In 2022, the Metro Council hired community groups to help police light rail stations.

2022: District Graduation Rate Improvement

In 2022, the Minneapolis school district's graduation rate was 77 percent, an improvement of 3 percent over the previous year.

2022: Minneapolis–Saint Paul DMA Ranking

In 2022, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area was the 14th-largest designated market area according to Nielsen.

2022: GDP of the metro area

In 2022, the metro area's gross domestic product was $323.9 billion.

2022: Evie Carshare Ownership

Since 2022, Evie Carshare has been owned by Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

2022: Changes in Home Ownership and Income Gaps

Statewide by 2022, the gap between White and Black home ownership declined from 51.5 percent to 48 percent. Statewide in 2022 using inflation-adjusted dollars, the median income for a Black family was $34,377 less than a White family's median income, an improvement of $7,000 since 2019.

August 2023: Storm Water Tunnel System

As of August 2023, the Minneapolis Department of Public Works had completed 97 percent of the excavation phase and 41 percent of the lining phase of a 4,200-foot storm water tunnel system.

2023: Minneapolis Public Schools Enrollment Decline

As of 2023, Minneapolis Public Schools enrollment was declining about 1.5 percent per year, with approximately 60 percent of school age children attending district schools.

2023: Northstar Commuter Rail Service Cutbacks

As of 2023, Northstar Commuter rail service had been cut back to four from twelve daily trips due to decreased commuter rides during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023: Metro Transit System Details

As of 2023, the Metro Transit system has two light rail lines, five bus rapid transit (BRT) lines, and one commuter rail line. The system provided nearly 45 million rides in 2023, a sixteen-percent increase over the previous year.

2023: Grain Exchange Status

As of 2023, the Minneapolis Grain Exchange is the only exchange for hard red spring wheat futures.

2023: Free Breakfast and Lunch for Public School Students

As of fall 2023, every public school student in the state receives one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.

2023: Aldi Closed and Appetite for Change closed its Minneapolis restaurant

In 2023, Aldi closed, making the area a food desert again. Appetite for Change closed its Minneapolis restaurant, opened a food truck, and received a grant to create a long-term home.

2023: Minneapolis–Saint Paul Designated Market Area

In 2023, Nielsen found the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area to be the 15th-largest designated market area, which is down from 14th in 2022.

2023: Human Rights Campaign Equality Index

In 2023, the Human Rights Campaign gave Minneapolis 94 points out of 100 on the Municipal Equality Index of support for the LGBTQ+ population.

2023: Minneapolis Median Rent and Poverty Rate

In 2023, the median Minneapolis rent was $1,529, compared to the national median of $1,723. Almost 17 percent of residents lived in poverty.

2023: University of Minnesota Enrollment

In 2023–2024, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus enrolled more than 54,000 students.

2023: Twin Cities Marathon Cancelled

The 2023 Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled.

March 2024: Newspaper Association Members in Minneapolis

As of March 2024, Minnesota Newspaper Association members publishing in Minneapolis include Insight News, Finance & Commerce, Longfellow Nokomis Messenger, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Minnesota Women's Press, North News, Northeaster, Southwest Connector, Star Tribune, and St. Paul – Midway Como Frogtown Monitor.

2024: Minneapolis Population Ranking

As of 2024, Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota and the 46th-most populous city in the United States.

2024: Protests continue at George Floyd Square

As of 2024, protests continued daily at George Floyd Square, with the slogan "No justice, no street". In 2024, Minneapolis gathered ideas for the square and through community engagement promised final proposals for the end of 2024.

2024: Park Board Maintained Ice Rinks

As of 2024, the park board maintained 43 outdoor ice rinks at 20 sites in winter.

2024: Metro Transit Improves Security and Safety

In 2024, Metro Transit improved security and safety in partnership with a private security company, introducing 24 trip agents who ride the light rail lines each day.

2024: Minneapolis Public Schools Enrollment and Charter Schools

In 2024, Minneapolis Public Schools had room for 45,000 students and enrolled about 28,500 K–12 students. As of 2024, the city had 28 charter schools.

2024: Minnesota Frost Champion

In 2024, Minnesota Frost was the champion Professional Women's Hockey League team.

2024: Red Lake Nation College Opens Minneapolis Site

In 2024, Red Lake Nation College opened a new Minneapolis site, teaching Ojibwe culture and awarding associate degrees.

2024: Increased base funding for neighborhood organizations

In 2024, base funding for every neighborhood organization increased in the city budget.

2024: University of Minnesota College Rankings

In 2024, college rankings place the University of Minnesota in the range of 44th to 203rd for academics worldwide.

2024: Median Household Income

In 2024, the ACS reported that the median household income in Minneapolis was $80,527.

2024: Lynx Lost Finals

In 2024, the Lynx lost the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) finals.

2024: Concentration of Corporate Headquarters and GDP

In 2024, the Twin Cities metropolitan area had the eighth-highest concentration of major corporate headquarters in the US, and the metro area's gross domestic product was $348 billion.

2024: Funding for Treatment Center

In 2024, the city budget added funds for the Turning Point treatment center, which provides care specifically for African Americans.

2024: U.S. Bank Stadium Cost in 2024 Dollars

In 2024, the cost of the U.S. Bank Stadium was approximately $1.54 billion when adjusted for inflation.

2024: State legislature approves Minneapolis 2040 plan

In 2024, the state legislature passed a bill approving the city's 2040 plan.

2024: Approval of Independent Monitor

In 2024, there was approval of an independent monitor of a court-enforceable consent decree to compel reformed policing practices.

May 2025: Move to Dismiss Consent Decree

In May 2025, the Trump administration moved to dismiss the consent decree.

2025: Minnesota Frost Champion

In 2025, Minnesota Frost was the champion Professional Women's Hockey League team.

2025: U.S. News & World Report Ranking

In the 2024–2025 best global universities rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Minnesota tied with Emory University at 63rd.

2026: Potential implementation of George Floyd Square proposals

By 2026, community engagement promised final proposals for the end of 2024, that could be implemented for George Floyd Square.

2026: Land around falls transferred to Dakota-led nonprofit

In 2026, ownership of 5 acres of federal land around the falls will transfer to a Dakota-led nonprofit Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, according to a 2020 act of Congress.

2030: Blue Line Extension Completion

A Blue Line extension to the northwest suburbs is scheduled to be built and completed by 2030.

2030: City Transportation Goals

The city of Minneapolis aims that by 2030, 60 percent of trips are taken without a car.

2040: Zoning Changes Passed

Government efforts to address disparities included zoning changes passed in the 2040 plan.

2040: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan

In 2018, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan, ending single-family zoning citywide.

2050: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target

Minneapolis's climate plan calls for an 80-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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