City of Minneapolis

Bike season begins in Minneapolis

Minneapolis is one of the best cities for biking in the country, and with the addition of 37 miles of bikeways in 2011, there are now 167 miles of bikeways in Minneapolis.

The addition of the many on-street bikeways means you’ll see many new bike markings on the roadway. The City has produced two new videos to help road users understand these markings so both bikes and cars can safely use the same streets. Learn more about biking in Minneapolis.

Yard waste collection begins April 9

Yard waste collection begins on your garbage pickup day the week of April 9. If you bag your yard waste, you now need to use compostable bags. However, traditional plastic bags will still be collected but only through the month of April.

Learn more about new requirements for compostable bags or reusable containers.

Minneapolis Redistricting in 2012

Minneapolis will be setting new ward and park district boundaries that affect how we vote for the next ten years.

There are many ways for the public to take part in redistricting. Start by visiting the Redistricting 2012 website.

Find your next pet on Facebook

Your next pet may be just a mouse click away.

Each week, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control posts a "Pet of the Week" on the City's Facebook page and Twitter account. You might just find the dog or cat who’s the perfect addition to your family.

For more information about pet adoptions, visit Minneapolis Animal Care & Control.

City has updated its website

The new MinneapolisMN.gov is easier to navigate, more accessible for people with disabilities, and has a fresh new design.

Web addresses have changed, so use the new menus at the top of the page to browse the site and update your links and bookmarks.