From the City of Minneapolis: May 8 update
May 7, 2026
This newsletter provides updates on important news and information from the City of Minneapolis and partners. Find updates at minneapolismn.gov/news.
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Bringing music to the riverfront: Construction begins on Community Performing Arts Center amphitheater at the Upper Harbor
Community, City and State leaders, alongside members of the Twin Cities music and arts scene, gathered to break ground on the Community Performing Arts Center in north Minneapolis, launching construction of a new amphitheater on the Mississippi River.
Set to open in summer 2027, the 8,000-seat outdoor concert venue will bring live music and community programming to the riverfront, hosting approximately 50 ticketed shows each year from May through October. A portion of ticket revenue will be reinvested directly into the community through a partnership with the African American Community Development Corporation.
The amphitheater will be operated by the Port of Minneapolis, a collaboration between First Avenue and the Minnesota Orchestra, bringing together local expertise in live music and performance.
The amphitheater is part of the Upper Harbor, a 48-acre riverfront site being transformed by the City of Minneapolis in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and local developers.
Learn more about the Community Performing Arts Center on our website.
Community Safety Ambassador dispatching now available
 We’ve rolled out a new dispatch service to better connect the community with Community Safety Ambassadors in the E. Lake Street and E. Franklin Avenue cultural districts. Community members, business owners and visitors can now call or email dispatch to request support within the Ambassadors’ scope of services, making it easier to get timely, non-emergency help in the corridor.
Community Safety Ambassadors wear bright blue uniforms and provide a friendly, non-law-enforcement presence in the neighborhood. Safety Ambassadors provide:
The new dispatch system helps ensure requests are routed quickly and efficiently, strengthening coordination and improving access to support for people who live, work and visit the areas of E. Lake Street and E. Franklin Avenue. Safety Ambassadors provide services five days per week, typically during daylight hours. To request an Ambassador:
Learn more about the Community Safety Ambassadors program. Meet police officers at a National Police Week open house
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Join the Minneapolis Police Department for a precinct open house during National Police Week. These community events are family friendly. Come meet the K9 team, our mounted patrol and more. At the open houses, you can talk with officers, City staff and other law enforcement personnel.
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