Minnesota is known for it's 10,000 lakes.  Minneapolis is also know for it's 10,000 things to do. The area enjoys four distinct seasons, offering a true variety of experiences. Take in an outdoor music festival. Be awed by ancient gallery artifacts. Dine at one of the many sidewalk cafés. Or, ice skate on one of the city's 22 lakes. Did you know?  Minneapolis has more theaters than Boston, more parks than Denver, more golfers per capita than any other city in America.

News & Events: Torchlight Parade pays tribute to Minneapolis 150 (7/23) Work group proposes framework for community engagement (7/23) Plan ahead for the September 9 Primary (7/22) City´s commitment to public safety reflected in lower crime numbers (7/22) Learn more about how RNC events will affect Minneapolis (7/21) National Night Out street closure deadline is July 24 (7/21) Social services is the theme of annual Latino Resource Fair (7/18) Forum helps connect Latino community with City services (7/18)

Current, former city leaders gather to kick off Minneapolis 150 (7/16) Public ceremonies to commemorate I-35W Bridge collapse anniversary (7/16) Celebrate Minneapolis´ 150th Anniversary at events this summer (7/16) Busting bicycling myths for a safer ride this summer (7/16) Questions about your tap water? (7/10) "Town Limits" signs mark 150 years of growth and change (7/9) Do your part to protect our water quality (7/7) Youth Coordinating Board seeks executive director (6/30) I-33W Bridge Collapse: Photos  (07/31/07)

Housing & Property:

Home Buyers: Buy Smart. Buy Near Transit. Learn how buying a home near transit makes economic sense Century Homes Program Helping build new single-family homes on city owned vacant lots City Living Program Home loans for Minneapolis residents Home Ownership Works (HOW) Program Helping first-time homebuyers move into a recently remodeled homes Northside Home Fund Improving the quality of the housing in North Minneapolis Truth in Sale of Housing Program to provide accurate information on the condition of a house for sale Vacant lots for sale in Minneapolis Home and Property Owners: City Assessor's Office Assesses the value of your property to determine the tax base City Redevelopment and Your Property Code Compliance Inspections Contest the Assessed Value of Your Property Foreclosure Prevention Information What you need to know about home mortgage foreclosures. Homestead Information Housing Code Inspections Guides and fact sheets Keeping up the Appearance of Your Property (PDF) Property Line Information (Lot Lines) Rental Property/Landlords Sidewalk Inspections Learn about sidewalk inspections, condemnation, and maintenance, or report structural issues. Special Assessments Fees collected for improvements or services the City provides which benefit your property.

Home Improvement: Building Permits Call Before You Dig City Living Program Home improvement loans for Minneapolis residents Do-it-yourself Guidelines Exterior Home Improvement Projects Fence Requirements (PDF) Finding a Licensed Contractor Home Improvement Permits Online Inspections Process Inspections are required for any work that requires a permit. Interior Remodeling and Alterations Minneapolis Development Review Providing easy ways to work with the City when developing properties or businesses In Your Neighborhood: Block Clubs Block Party Permits Crime Statistics Graffiti reporting and clean up Neighborhood Boundary Map Neighborhood Organizations (PDF) Neighborhood Profiles Neighborhood Revitalization Program Report a Problem Property Resident Satisfaction Survey Vacant and Boarded Houses Neighborhood Development: Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) Neighborhood Planning Results-Oriented Minneapolis Bi-annual surveys of residents to get their perspectives about the quality of City services. Zoning