Minneapolis Local Pulse: Housing Relief, Storm Watch, Playoffs Tonight

Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, April 23rd. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where our City Council just approved extending the pre-eviction notice period from 30 to 45 days for renters behind on rent, helping folks earning up to 30 percent of area median income stay housed longer near places like Lake Street. This comes despite Mayor Frey's veto threat, and it directly eases daily stresses for families in neighborhoods like Powderhorn. Shifting to public safety, the council is reviewing police handling of two high-profile shootings today, including the tragic death of Allison Lussier in her apartment last year and neighbor disputes involving Davis Maturi on the North Side, as questions swirl about Chief O'Hara's future term.Weather wise, we start mild with highs in the mid 70s under sunny skies, perfect for morning walks along the Mississippi River trails, but brace for severe storms this evening packing hail, damaging winds, and possible isolated tornadoes, per Minnesota’s Weather Authority. Outdoor plans at spots like Loring Park could shift quickly, so stay alert. Tonight's low dips to around 62 degrees before cooler air rolls in.On the cultural front, catch The Ultimate Doors tribute tonight at Varsity Theater on 4th Street Southeast, or swing by Granada Theater for a Jazz Room tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong starting at 6:30. Sports fans, our Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs at 8:30 tonight at Target Center, while the Wild fell 4-3 in double overtime to the Stars last night in St. Paul, with Matt Duchene tying it late.New business buzz includes K-pop group AMPERS&ONE's free show coming May 16th at Mall of America's Huntington Bank Rotunda, no tickets needed. Job market stays steady with about 15,000 openings citywide, many in healthcare along Hennepin Avenue, and real estate sees median home prices around 380,000 dollars, up 5 percent, favoring buyers near Uptown.Quick crime note from the past day: no major incidents reported in Minneapolis proper, keeping our streets safer for evening commutes. For community spirit, local schools like those in Roseau are set for an early September start next year, wrapping before Memorial Day. Listeners, thanks for tuning in and subscribe for daily updates. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.