As we prepare to enter May, it is incredible to think that we’ve spent the past six-plus weeks adjusting to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. I hope you continue to stay safe and are taking the necessary steps to navigate this pandemic in the best way possible–both personally and professionally. We continue to strike that balance here at mdc/DID.
All the while, we continue to stay confident that downtown will emerge strong and vital. To make this possible, we are continuing to send these resource emails to help keep you up to date with the latest information. Be sure to check out the link below to our virtual panel and discussion we held yesterday on “back to business in downtown mpls”, as our fantastic panel and Mayor Frey highlighted what we’re learning from this crisis and how we can come out of it even stronger together.
We continue to wish you the best from afar, and we hope you and your colleagues, families and friends are doing well. Know that you can always count on us to be there to help. We appreciate all you do to make downtown extraordinary, and we can’t wait to enjoy downtown together with you again sometime soon.
Stay safe!
Steve Cramer, President & CEO
Minneapolis Downtown Council
today’s latest news
- Gov. Walz extends stay-at-home orders to May 18, retail able to offer curbside pickup
- watch: back to business in downtown mpls (virtual panel & discussion)
- MnDEED announces new tools to help businesses promote safe work environments
- Mpls Parks remain open, amenities modified/closed for community health
- PCL Construction build virus testing centers (video)
- April 24: DID weekly Friday safety call notes
- MN DNR: new guidelines for outdoor recreation during COVID-19
COVID-19 resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Minnesota Department of Health
- COVID-19 schools/child care/business information hotline: (651) 297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 (7 a.m.-7p.m.)
- COVID-19 health information hotline: (651) 201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 (7 a.m-7 p.m.)
- City of Minneapolis
- City of Minneapolis FAQ for local businesses
- Hennepin County
- U of M COVID-19 resources
- PDF posters for use
important downtown and local information
- Skyway operating hours summary (april 2020)
- The Loft WordPlay
- Gov. Tim Walz moves to extend Peacetime Emergency to May 13
- City of Minneapolis COVID-19 response resource available for Minneapolis small businesses
- City of Mpls launches online dashboard tracking confirmed COVID-19 cases
- Met Council to provide free door-to-door transit for essential healthcare workers to care for patients across the region
- MnDOT: Third Avenue Bridge construction project + upcoming closures (webinar video + info)
- Informational flyer: spring bike theft in North Loop and Loring Park
- Metro Transit reduces service route schedules
- American Red Cross – give blood
- Gov. Tim Walz’s 5 ways to take action during COVID-19
- MN DEED’s guide for Minnesota small businesses who need help
- Faith community rings bells for community hope
latest updates from our mdc members and local partners providing community support and information
Thank you to our many members for doing your part as we navigate this evolving pandemic together. Click here to view the full mpls downtown council resource list.
