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Thursday, October 19
, 2017
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Hennepin County could rename Lake Calhoun
The Hennepin County Board could decide later this year whether to recommend changing the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska. Supporters of the move say it's wrong to honor John C. Calhoun, the nation's seventh vice president, because he was an ardent supporter of slavery and he drafted the Indian Removal Act. Dozens of people spoke at a public hearing on the proposal Tuesday night. The first governmental body to sign off on renaming Lake Calhoun was the Minneapolis Park Board. After months of hearings and public input sessions, they voted unanimously in May to call the lake Bde Maka Ska, which means White Banks Lake in the Dakota language.
Read the full story from MPR
here.
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Minnesota finalizes pitch for new Amazon HQ
Economic development officials are putting the final touches on Minnesota's pitch to secure a new Amazon.com headquarters, just days before the Seattle-based online retailer's deadline for proposals. Governor Mark Dayton met Monday afternoon with Minnesota Employment and Economic Development Director Shawntera Hardy and Greater MSP CEO Michael Langley to review the state's proposal in advance of Amazon's Thursday deadline. The state declined to release the proposal or any of its details, and Greater MSP did not offer any further details Monday.
To read the full article from the Star Tribune
click here.
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Shortage of listings continues to constrain Twin Cities housing market
A shortage of entry-level houses is putting a chill on the housing market in the Twin Cities. During September there were 5,311 closings, 7.3 percent fewer than last year and 19 percent fewer than the previous month. Pending sales, an indication of future closings, were also down. During the month buyers signed 4,751 purchase agreements, 1.7 percent fewer than last year. "There's no other way to say it: sentiment out there may be starting to change," said Cotty Lowry, president of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR).
To read the full Star Tribune article click here.
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State unemployment rate at 3.8 percent in August
The Minnesota unemployment rate climbed 0.1 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted 3.8 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in August. The state lost 6,600 jobs in August, and the number of jobs gained in July was revised downward by 5,100 positions. Over the past year, Minnesota has gained 49,695 jobs, an increase of 1.7 percent. U.S. jobs are up 1.5 percent in the past 12 months.
Read the full article here.
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Two months after explosion, Bloomington mosque leaders still concerned
Leaders of an Islamic center in Bloomington remain concerned about their safety and desperate for justicemore than two months after an explosion destroyed part of their building in a quiet residential neighborhood.The bombing of the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center on a weekend morning in August drew a response from Minnesota and beyond that was overwhelmingly supportive of the mosque. No one was injured in what Gov. Mark Dayton at the time called an "act of terrorism." But congregants, who have yet to see an arrest, remain in shock from the blast.
"We just need to reach a conclusion," said Mohamed Omar, executive director of the center. "We just need to be comfortable that justice has been served."
Read the full Star Tribune article
here.
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Glossy new Target Center unveiled after multiyear renovation
The Minnesota Timberwolves step onto their new court Friday with a glittering new lineup in a glassy renovated Target Center. Chief strategy officer Ted Johnson said the offseason renovations and roster building have been about "opening a new chapter in Timberwolves history." The $140 million in renovations to Target Center the past couple of years "touch every surface" in the building, he said. "We couldn't be more excited to get the building open, get fans in here and play some basketball."
Read the full article from the Star Tribune here.
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Bloomington Future Leaders:
Fall Business Conference 
Friday, October 27 | Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington |
Register
How has networking helped you? Share your experiences with the students of Jefferson and Kennedy High Schools at the Bloomington Future Leaders Fall Business Conference. Volunteer as a table facilitator and assist with small group discussions, activities, and goal setting during the conference..
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Public Policy Forum:
Meet Met Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff 
Friday, November 3 | Wells Fargo Center |
Register
Met Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff will share her priorities, provide an organizational update and discuss all things transit at the next Public Policy Forum.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Wells Fargo and our series sponsor CenterPoint Energy.
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 Enroll now in Minnesota Keystone Program
Does your business contribute products, funds and volunteer time to local organizations? You might qualify to join 200 area businesses in the Minnesota Keystone Program. Please click here to calculate your level of giving.
Since 1976, the Minnesota Keystone Program has promoted, supported, and recognized organizations that give at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings back to the community in the form of cash, in-kind donations and volunteer hours.
There is no cost to participate in the Minnesota Keystone Program. Visit www.minnesotakeystone.org to learn more.
Questions? Contact Cheri Gengler at 612.370.9160 or cgengler@minneapolischamber.org.
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