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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 1d

We have a community meeting on Wednesday in response to the recent fires near Central Ave. This is a great opportunity to get questions answered from Fire department leadership and learn more about fire prevention.

WARD 1 FIRE TOWN HALL
In response to the recent fires in the Ward near Central Ave, Council President Payne invites you to a community town hall to address your concerns, share updates, and hear directly from Fire Department leadership. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about the City's emergency response efforts, and discuss how we can work to keep our communities safe.
LOCATION
Logan Recreation Center
690 13 Ave NE
TIME
6:00pm-7:00pm
-0-0-01
DATE
Wednesday,
October 8th, 2025
• brandon.garcia@minneapolismn.gov
(612) 673-2201

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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 2d

Uplifting & connecting business owners/entrepreneurs with programs, funding resources & technical support–in the City & beyond–is what #LatinoBusinessWeek is all about! Join us this week for workshops, mixers & more. Event details and registration links at minneapolismn.gov/latino-business-week

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 4d

Check out the latest Ward 1 newsletter sent out earlier today

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Ward 1 City Council Updates - October 3, 2025

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 6d

I was proud to be an author on the resolution the City Council passed earlier this year to rename the bridge in her honor. It was so great to spend the morning honoring her with her family and so many people she worked with over the years.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 6d

Today was the bridge dedication to rename the 10th Ave bridge for Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic. Senator Dziedzic is deeply missed and we are all so grateful for everything she did serving our community.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 12d

Check out the latest Ward 1 newsletter

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Ward 1 City Council Updates - September 25, 2025

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 12d

Thanks to the swift response from MPS and our 2nd precinct team and I’m sorry to all the students and families that this is a reality we have to deal with in our country.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 12d

This was out of an abundance of caution. The situation is now resolved without incident and squads have begun leaving the scene.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 12d

Many Ward 1 students and families received notice today that their school was on lockdown and you might have seen an increased police presence around your school or neighborhood.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 12d

Last night there was a fire at a duplex in our Ward where someone tragically died. This is now the 3rd fire near Central Ave in September alone.

I will be having a community meeting with the Fire department on October 8th at 6 PM, location TBD. More details will be shared soon.

Media Update
Structure Fire with Fatality - 922 22* Ave NE
September 24, 2025
At approximately 11:19 p.m. fire crews responded to reports of a fire in a 2-story residential duplex located at 922 22nd Ave NE. Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy fire showing from the front of the residence on the 1$t and 2nd floor. Fire crews laid lines to extinguish the fire and conducted searches. During the search, fire crews found one adult male deceased on the 1st floor. Fire crews extinguished the fire. No other injuries were reported. Red Cross was called to assist 3 adult males. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This fire fatality represents the 3rd fire fatality of 2025, in the City of Minneapolis.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Sep 3

We still have lots of time slots available for our community 1-1s happening tomorrow from 9AM-12PM at Yellowbird.

Sign up for a time slot below.
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Book With Me

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Sep 2

Come to the park and snoop in person!

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Sep 2

Here at Marshall Terrace Park for office hours from now until 7 PM. Come join!

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Sep 2

I have office hours tonight at Marshall Terrace Park from 5-7 PM. The weather should be all clear by then so come join me!

Picture of the FB even for office hours. It’s tonight at Marshall terrace park from 5-7 PM

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 27

Joint statement from the entire Minneapolis City Council.

This is a heartbreaking day for our City. Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, and clergy of Annunciation Catholic Church and School.

The entire Minneapolis City Council stands united in the face of this unspeakable attack on our children. We stand with the students, families, educators, clergy, and our entire community grieving not only the lives lost, but also the loss of our sense of safety and security that should come with going to school and gathering in places of worship. Our schools and our faith communities are supposed to be sanctuaries, not places where people fear for their lives.

This tragedy is something that has become far too common in our country. Every level of government must act to ensure that these preventable tragedies never happen again. We are committed to working with local, state, federal government, and all other partners to pass meaningful changes to our laws that will make our community safer. Thoughts and prayers cannot be our only response.

We condemn those who would use this tragedy to divide our community. In this moment, we must be united in grief, healing, and action. We will continue to stand together with our entire community as we navigate this devastating moment together.

Thank you to all first-responders, both law enforcement and emergency medical services, for their quick response to the call and immediate intervention. Their action no doubt prevented this tragedy from becoming even worse.

Please hold our city in your hearts as we grieve, begin the healing process, and recommit ourselves to creating a safer future.

There will be a vigil tonight at Lynnhurst Park (1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55419) from 8:00–9:00 PM for the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, organized by Moms Demand Action and Protect MN. Please be mindful as you make your way to the park. Parking in the immediate area is very limited. We encourage those who are able to take public transportation, bik

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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · Aug 27

A briefing on this incident will be given to media at 10:30 a.m. A livestream of the briefing is available at www.youtube.com/live/E-CmV30...

News Conference 8/27

YouTube video by cityofminneapolis

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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · Aug 27

The families of children at the school can go to the reunification zone at the Annunciation School (525 W. 54th St.).

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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · Aug 27

There is an active police situation at the Annunciation Church on 509 W. 54th St. There is no active threat to the community at this time. The shooter is contained. Stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to help victims – W. 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet Ave.

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 20

We had a great cultural corridor cleanup this morning. Thanks to the community members and Public Works staff who spent all morning on Central Ave with us!

The group in front of east side food co-op

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 20

Another great Ward 1 neighborhood summit tonight where leaders from every neighborhood association come together to talk through issues and collaborate to better serve our community. This group of neighborhoods is the reason we had open streets back on Central Ave for the first time since 2019!

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 18

Join Public Works and my office this Wednesday August 20th from 9 AM to noon for our Ward 1 cultural corridor cleanup on Central Ave.

Ward 1 cultural corridor cleanup Wednesday August 20th from 9-12. Meet at east side food coop

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 15

Just sent out thr latest Ward 1 newsletter with information on off-duty fees, the 2026 city budget, upcoming office hours and more!

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Ward 1 City Council Updates - August 15, 2025

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 12

Here at Gluek Park (2000 Marshall St Ne) for office hours. We’ll be here until 7 PM come stop by on this beautiful day!

Elliott and 2 constituents talking at a park table

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 12

Today at 5!

Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 11

We have office hours tomorrow from 5-7 PM at Gluek Park (2000 Marshall St Ne). It’s supposed to be a beautiful day I hope you can join us!

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · Aug 11

We have office hours tomorrow from 5-7 PM at Gluek Park (2000 Marshall St Ne). It’s supposed to be a beautiful day I hope you can join us!

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