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Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance

For healthy workers, healthy businesses and healthy communities, a new ordinance protecting time off for people who get sick and work in Minneapolis took effect July 1. The goal of the ordinance is to protect public health and prevent workers from being penalized because of illness or a need to care for a sick loved one.

Learn more about sick and safe time.

Sample ballots now available, early voting begins Sept. 22

Sample ballots for the November municipal election are now available. Residents will elect a mayor, City Council members, the members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation and of the Park and Recreation Board on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Early voting begins Friday, Sept. 22.

Learn more about the election and ranked-choice voting, see a sample ballot and find out how to vote early.

Easily access City Council information with LIMS

The City's new system for looking up City Council records and videos is now online. With the Legislative Information Management System (LIMS), you can see upcoming City Council and committee meetings, view meeting agendas, agenda items and supporting documents, track items from introduction through final action, see how Council members voted and watch meetings.

Explore the Legislative Information Management System (LIMS).

Find healthy produce at your local farmers market.

It's easy to buy local, nutritious and affordable produce at nearly 30 farmers markets, mini markets and farm stands. Buying food directly at a farmers market strengthens the community between the farmer and the eater, and it supports the regional economy.

The City of Minneapolis has an online interactive map that makes it easy to find farmers markets all over the city. The map shows the address, season dates and opening times for each market.

Find your local farmers market.