Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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Test your water for lead

You can have your water tested for lead.
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Minneapolis School Based Clinics

Our healthcare services for high school students are confidential and open to all. There's no cost for students and their families.
One Minneapolis Fund Appetite for Change youth

Minneapolis Youth Works

We help young people between the ages of 14 and 21 get job training.
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Dislocated Workers

We help laid off workers, who are eligible, to rejoin the workforce.
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CareerWorks

We offer career coaching and skills training to adults.
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Next Step

We partner with hospitals to support victims of violent injury.
sewer grate

Adopt-a-Drain

You can help keep our waterways clean by adopting a storm drain in your neighborhood.
People enjoying a night out on Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall granite pavers

Pavers are available on a first come, first served basis to the general public.
Two people carrying a person on a stretcher.

EMS Pathways Academy

You can earn your emergency medical technician (EMT) training in 12 weeks, and get paid for doing it.
People enjoying Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall and downtown transit changes

The City is exploring changes to transit routes downtown. This work is part of re-envisioning the future of Nicollet Mall.
de-icer salt in coffee cup

Salt mini-course

You can take our lesson on de-icing salt. Learn how salt impacts the environment and the best practices for snow and ice removal. The salt mini-course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
sewer grate that says "flows to creep keep drain clean" with turtle

Storm drain stenciling

You can organize a group to stencil our motto and clean up storms drains in your neighborhood.
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