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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 02/10/2026

Public safety and livability remain ongoing concerns in Loring Park. Join Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer, Sheriff Dawanna Witt, MPD Assistant Chief Mark Klukow & community representatives for a solutions-focused conversation. Oct. 6 | 6–7 PM 1407 Nicollet Ave.

Flyer for a Loring Park Area Community Safety Panel on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Miracle City Church, 1407 Nicollet Ave. Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer will host a conversation about public safety in the neighborhood, including what’s happening, what’s being done, and how to keep Loring Park safe and livable. Featured panelists include Minneapolis Police Assistant Chief Mark Klukow, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, and community representatives.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 03/09/2026

Shoreline Plaza update: MPD is readmitting residents, except on the ninth floor, with access expected soon. The Westminster shelter is closing as residents return home. The BCA is leading the investigation. My heart remains with the victims. Resources are attached.

Blue-and-white City of Minneapolis flyer titled “Resources for food, housing and mental health in Minneapolis and Hennepin County.” Food and safety resources include the Minnesota Food Hotline at 1-888-711-1151; Hunger Solutions and additional City food resources; emergency help by calling 911; the 24-Hour Metro Crisis Line at 612-379-6363; and the 24-Hour Domestic Violence Line and Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline at 1-866-223-1111. Housing assistance information is also provided for families with children in Minneapolis Public Schools, veterans and youth. QR codes link to additional resources.

Blue-and-white flyer titled “Resources for food, housing and mental health in Minneapolis and Hennepin County.” Crisis and mental-health resources include Hennepin County’s Cope Mobile Crisis Response at 612-596-1223, available for in-person, phone and video support; healing circles and psychological first-aid training; and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available by calling or texting 988 at any time. Additional resources include the 211 Resource Helpline and Hennepin Waypoint. QR codes link to these services and the online Virtual Resource Center.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 03/09/2026

Statement from Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer on tonight's shooting at 15 E Grant St: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 03/09/2026

Reunification for families impacted by today's shooting is at Central Lutheran Church, 333 12th St S.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 03/09/2026

🚨 The MPD is on scene of a shooting in the area of 15th & Grant that involves multiple victims, including two police officers. Please avoid the area from 12th St. to Franklin Avenue and from Hennepin Avenue to 3rd Avenue.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 19/08/2026

Join us Sunday, Aug. 23 for a Community Safety Panel at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave. Doors: 5:30 p.m. Panel: 6 p.m. Q&A: 7 p.m. Reception: 7:30 p.m. Hear from City leaders, MPD & neighborhood leaders. 👶 Childcare provided!

Orange and brown flyer for a Community Safety Panel on Sunday, August 23, from 5:30–8 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Conn Theater, Door #3. The event includes refreshments, neighborhood networking, a panel at 6 p.m., Q&A at 7 p.m., and a reception at 7:30 p.m. Panelists include Minneapolis City Council Members Jamal Osman (Ward 6), Elizabeth Shaffer (Ward 7), and Aisha Chughtai (Ward 10); 5th Precinct MPD Inspector Ryan Kelly; neighborhood leaders; and the Neighborhood Safety Department. Colorful illustrated community members appear along the bottom.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 10/08/2026

Join on Tuesday at 4pm for a Community Conversation on traffic issues around Cedar Lake. We'll meet at the rail crossing at Burnham Road & Cedar Lake Parkway before heading over to Point Beach. I'll be there along with folks from Traffic Services, SWLRT and MPRB.

Community Conversation on Cedar Lake traffic and pedestrian safety, Tuesday, August 11 at 4 p.m. Meet at the Burnham Road and Cedar Lake Parkway rail crossing. Join Council Member Shaffer, traffic engineers and community partners.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 09/08/2026

What a night downtown for the Savannah Bananas. 🍌 Sold out crowd having a great time.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 21/07/2026

Following this weekend’s horrific shootings near 29th & Hennepin and 19th & Nicollet, please join us tonight at 7 p.m. for a public safety meeting with Sheriff Witt, MPD and city leaders. Grace-Trinity Community Church 1430 W. 28th St. Free and open to all.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 19/07/2026

I am in contact with Inspector Kelly around this incident and hope to meet with Reign ownership this week. I pray for the victims and all those affected by violence on our streets. We will not tolerate this outrageous activity.

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9 injured in mass shooting outside Minneapolis nightclub, police say

Minneapolis police are investigating after a mass shooting seriously injured two people and wounded seven others outside a nightclub in the Uptown neighborhood early Sunday morning.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 04/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day, Ward 7! 🎆 Celebrate America’s 250th downtown with Taste of Minnesota on Nicollet Mall & Washington Ave, 12–10 PM, then Minneapolis Parks’ Red, White & BOOM! brings riverfront fun and fireworks over the Mississippi at 10 PM. 🍔🎶🎇 tasteofmn.com | minneapolisparks.org

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 23/06/2026

Downtown data centers are a major issue for Minneapolis’ future. Join CMs Elizabeth Shaffer & Michael Rainville for a panel discussion on development, tax revenue, energy use, jobs, infrastructure & neighborhood impacts. Thurs, June 25 | 5–6 p.m. PSB Room 100AB

Blue event graphic over a photo of the Minneapolis Public Service Building. Text announces “Community Conversations: Downtown Data Centers” on Thursday, June 25, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. in Public Service Building Room 100AB. The graphic includes headshots of Council Members Elizabeth Shaffer and Michael Rainville and describes a panel discussion about data centers, downtown development, tax revenue, energy use, jobs, infrastructure, and neighborhood impacts. Bottom text notes that parking passes are available for the Haaf Ramp at 424 S. 4th St.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 22/06/2026

Do you rely on street parking and live on Loring Park? Email ward7@minneapolismn.gov for more information about parking support for Loring Park residents during Pride. Happy Pride, Minneapolis! 🌈

A bright, summery illustrated social media graphic showing the Minneapolis skyline behind Loring Park with green trees, lake water, flowers, confetti, and a large rainbow across the sky. Large text reads: “Rely on street parking and live on Loring Park? We can help during Pride.” A blue email bar reads: “Email: ward7@minneapolismn.gov.”

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 19/06/2026

Happy Juneteenth from Ward 7. Our office and most City offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. Today we honor the hard-won freedoms of African Americans and celebrate the innumerable contributions Black communities have made to Minneapolis and our country.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 12/06/2026

The Uptown Farmers Market is back at MoZaic Plaza! 🌿🍓 I was glad to join Mayor Frey, neighbors, vendors, artists, and small businesses to celebrate the kickoff. Stop by Thursdays from 4–8 PM and support local in Uptown.

Elizabeth Shaffer buys fresh produce from a vendor at the Uptown Farmers Market, exchanging cash while holding a bag of vegetables.

Elizabeth Shaffer talks with a vendor at an art table under a canopy, with a child drawing nearby and a “Love Uptown” sign in the background.

Elizabeth Shaffer smiles for a photo with a woman holding a package of pumpkin seeds at the Uptown Farmers Market.

Elizabeth Shaffer speaks with a man wearing a Lake Irving hat at an Uptown market booth, with colorful community signs behind them.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 10/06/2026

Tonight's Loring Park Neighborhood Party is at HAUMC! 🎉 Live music, food trucks, MPD Horses & Robots, face painting, bounce house, and more. Ward 7 will be there — come find us! 📍 511 Groveland | 5:30–7:30 PM

Colorful event flyer for the Loring Park Neighborhood Party. Green and blue background with polka dot pattern and a large yellow sun graphic. Bold white text reads "LORING PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY." Description text reads: "Join us for an evening of community celebration! Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids' activities like face painting and a bounce house, and explore local art vendors. MPD Horses, MPD Robots, Makers Market, & Resource Booths. Sponsored by CLPC and Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church." Illustrated figures of musicians playing saxophone, bass, trumpet, and guitar appear alongside a colorful burger food truck with people gathered around it. Event details at bottom: Wednesday, June 10 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | 511 Groveland.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 09/06/2026

🎺 Free music this Thursday at the Walker! Brass Solidarity takes the hillside June 11, 5–9pm — featuring Bàbá Truth Maze, Raycurt & Cliff Johnson, Ant & Friends, highstylekyle, Aja Darrah & Daniel Goldschmidt, and hosts DoctaBrothaMista. No ticket needed. Come out. 🌅

Event flyer for Brass Solidarity's Free Thursday Night at the Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Thursday, June 11, 5–9pm. Features a gold raised fist graphic and a photo of a man speaking into a megaphone outdoors. Lineup includes Bàbá Truth Maze, Raycurt & Cliff Johnson, Ant & Friends, highstylekyle, Aja Darrah & Daniel Goldschmidt, and hosts DoctaBrothaMista.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 04/06/2026

I stopped by the Rebel Loon Archive exhibit at True North Studio this week and saw Liam looking at seed art of himself and his family. "We Are All Watching" closes June 7 — 3001 Hennepin Ave, free admission, Wed–Sun 10am–2pm.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 02/06/2026

Congratulations to Interim Chief Bill Peterson on his appointment to lead MPD! Through his service as First Precinct Inspector he has been a familiar and trusted presence in our community. We’re grateful for his service and wish him the best at this crucial moment.

Newly appointed Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Bill Peterson speaks at a podium during a press conference, with Commissioner Todd Barnette standing nearby. U.S. and Minneapolis flags are displayed behind them, and news cameras are visible in the foreground.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 29/05/2026

This week's Ward 7 newsletter leads with my statement on Chief O'Hara's resignation. His tenure included real progress. But accountability is the ground zero of trust and interfering with that process crosses a red line. 🔗 content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

The official Seal of the City of Minneapolis, mounted on the council chamber podium at City Hall. The seal reads 'En Avant' — Forward — and was approved June 5th, 1878

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 22/05/2026

Kick off Uptown summer this Saturday at 31st & Hennepin. Free frozen treats, Uptown Dogs from Ann Kim/Pizzeria Lola’s, crafts, cartoon portraits & more from 10am–2pm. Hosted by Moona Moono with Uptown United & East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association. #UptownMpls #Minneapolis

Flyer for a “Summer Kickoff” event hosted by Moona Moono at 31st & Hennepin on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flyer has a light pink background with large coral-colored text reading “SUMMER KICKOFF.” Teal circles highlight activities including free frozen treats from 12–2 p.m., free Uptown Dogs by Pizzeria Lola’s Ann Kim from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., free crafts all day, and cartoon portraits by GS Fun Factory from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Additional text invites friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate the start of an Uptown summer. Logos for Uptown United and the East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association appear at the bottom.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 21/05/2026

Shout out to the union workers who showed up today to oppose a moratorium on downtown data centers. Special thanks to Dan McConnell from the MBCTC and Anthony Wilke from SMART Local 10. More investment. More union jobs. More opportunity. #UnionStrong #SMART10 #Minneapolis #MBCTC

A group of eight people stands inside Minneapolis City Hall holding signs that read “Don’t Push Jobs & Investments Out of Our City.” Several people wear union shirts or safety gear, and Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer stands near the center holding one of the signs.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 14/05/2026

Meet us just before noon today at the Father of Waters statue for a tour of City Hall and the council chamber!

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 13/05/2026

Proud to join City staff, Council colleagues, community leaders, and advocates as Mayor Frey signed Minneapolis’ firearms regulation ordinance. Congrats to lead author CM Aurin Chowdhury. Now the MN House should take a vote. Minneapolis is doing our part.

Mayor Jacob Frey signs a City of Minneapolis firearms regulation bill at a table inside City Hall, surrounded by community members and advocates, including supporters wearing Moms Demand Action and Project Minnesota shirts.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 12/05/2026

Join Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer and the City Clerk for a Ward 7 Community Conversation and tour of the newly renovated Council Chambers. 📅 Thur, May 14 🕛 12–1 p.m. 📍 City Hall, Room 392 Meet at 11:55 a.m. at the Father of Waters Statue. Haaf Ramp vouchers available.

Graphic for a Ward 7 Community Conversation City Council Tour. The background shows the Minneapolis City Hall rotunda with the Father of Waters statue and stained-glass windows. Text reads: “Ward 7 Community Conversation. City Council Tour. Thursday, May 14. 12:00-1:00 pm. Room 392. Meet at 11:55 am at the Father of Waters Statue in the rotunda. Parking vouchers available for Haaf Ramp. Join Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer and City Clerk Casey Carl for a tour of the newly renovated City Council Chambers and an overview of how City Council works.”

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 07/05/2026

Join us for a Ward 7 Community Conversation: Inside City Hall 🏛️ 📅 May 14 🕛 12–1 pm 📍 City Hall, Room 392 Tour the newly renovated Council Chamber and learn how the City Council works with City Clerk Casey Carl. Free and open to the public.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 29/04/2026

We hope you will join us tomorrow evening from 5:30-6:30pm for our next Community Conversation focused on Uptown safety. Hear about the new Safety Ambassador program, community ambassadors with Uptown United, and the efforts of MPD.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 24/04/2026

📬 Ward 7 newsletter is out. City Council this week was… a lot 🗳️ Drug paraphernalia & eviction notice extension ✓ 🏙️ Data center moratorium debate 📄 and more... Full newsletter + subscribe 👇 content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer speaks at a podium during the Uptown press conference, with Mayor Jacob Frey and other attendees standing behind her. A sign reading 'Show Up Town' is visible in the background.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 24/04/2026

Last night I hosted a community meeting in Uptown to hear directly from neighbors & business owners following the March 14 fatal shooting on Hennepin. The concerns are real, and so is my commitment to this neighborhood. Watch KSTP's coverage here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHONnY1RTLA

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Minneapolis city leaders meet with community to address safety concerns after Uptown shooting

On Thursday, city leaders came together with neighbors and businesses in Uptown to address safety concerns after a deadly shooting in a parking lot. STORY: h...

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 22/04/2026

🏠 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE NOW Minneapolis residents facing eviction can get help paying rent & utilities if you: ✓ Live in Minneapolis ✓ Income at/below 30% AMI ✓ Got a 30-day eviction notice Multilingual support available 🌍 Learn more: minneapolismn.gov/emergency-rent

City of Minneapolis Emergency Rental Assistance flyer with blue header. Main heading: 'Emergency rental assistance - Minneapolis residents at risk of eviction can get help paying rent and utilities.' Section 'YOU CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IF:' with checkmarks: You live in Minneapolis. Your household income is at or below 30% of the area median income (AMI). You received a 30-day pre-eviction filing notice from your landlord. Yellow box titled 'ALREADY RECEIVED AN EVICTION COURT SUMMONS?' with instructions to visit RentHelp Hennepin at renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com or call Tenant Resource Connections 612-767-9737. Section 'HOW TO APPLY - Contact one of these organizations. They will check if you qualify and help you start your application.' Four organizations listed with contact details: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES), Languages English and Spanish, Call 612-243-0688, Email Housing@CLUES.org, Visit https://clues.org. Isuroon, Languages Arabic, English, French, Pashto/Dari,

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 21/04/2026

Ward 7 restaurants & cafés: the City has waived street café fees this year. Rolling applications. Apply now! 🔗 minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/transportation-programs/parklets-street-cafes/

People sit at outdoor café tables with umbrellas and flower planters along a Minneapolis street on a sunny summer day.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 17/04/2026

Yes, that's purple. 💜 This week's newsletter covers a lot of ground: Prince sing-along block party outside 1st Ave 🎵, safety ambassadors are coming to Uptown ✅, the Barnette veto ⚖️, and more... Read it all → content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 15/04/2026

🚨 Uptown is getting Community Safety Ambassadors — launching in November! This has been a top priority for our office since Day 1. Public engagement starts this spring. Stay tuned & get involved — this program will be built with the community. More details coming soon!

Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer and Department of Neighborhood Safety Director Amanda Harrington smile together inside City Hall.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 13/04/2026

Festivus came to City Council last week 🎄 Grievances aired, appointments made — Read the latest Ward 7 newsletter 👇 📰 content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g… 📬 Subscribe: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPL…

Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer and Margaret Anderson Kelliher stand together smiling in front of a colorful woven tapestry. Shaffer wears a green tweed blazer; Kelliher wears a black blazer and glasses.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 10/04/2026

Minneapolis is headed to the MICHELIN Guide 🍽️✨ We will be included in the new American Great Lakes edition in 2027. Big moment for a city that’s long known how to eat well. 🔗 www.minneapolis.org/media/news-rele… 📸: Meet Minneapolis

A cook tends a bright wood-fired grill inside a large brick hearth, with flames and sparks rising beneath a metal hood in a dark restaurant kitchen.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Ward 7! 🐣 Wishing rest and renewal to all celebrating this weekend.

Easter graphic with “Happy Easter!” in large yellow text over a teal-tinted photo of a rabbit statue, with five colorful decorated eggs along the bottom.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 02/04/2026

Chag Sameach to everyone in Ward 7 celebrating Passover! As families gather for the seder and retell the story of liberation, we wish you a meaningful and joyful holiday. 🍷

A blue background graphic featuring a Star of David in the center over an image of matzah. The words “Chag Sameach!” appear in large yellow text across the middle.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 26/03/2026

In today's Strib is an article about the challenges in Uptown. The community is demanding action and it's time to meet this moment. Multiple agencies met yesterday at the 5th Precinct to organize a coordinated response. 🔗 startribune.com/drugs-homeless-uptown-minneapolis-uptown-united/601619120

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 25/03/2026

Today at the Fifth Precinct: city and county partners—MPD, Health, Park Police, Metro Transit, Libraries, County Opioid Response—coordinating to address Uptown's crisis. This is what cross-jurisdictional collaboration looks like. Together we will bring Uptown back.

Four people sit around pushed-together tables in a meeting room, leaning in for discussion. One person gestures while another takes notes in a notebook. A wall-mounted screen, a whiteboard, chairs, bags, and a drink can are visible around the group.

People sit around tables arranged in a square during a meeting in a bright room with high ceilings. One woman stands and speaks near a whiteboard and wall-mounted screen while others listen, with laptops, notebooks, and water bottles spread across the tables.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 24/03/2026

Final deadline Mar 25 Hennepin County Small Biz Recovery Fund offering grants up to $10k for locally owned businesses hit by recent enforcement surge: www.hennepincounty.gov/economic-dev… 📸 Paola Carlson-Sanchez, Meet Minneapolis

Close-up of colorful beaded bracelets and accessories displayed at Global Market on East Lake Street. Bracelets feature vibrant geometric patterns in red, yellow, green, blue, and black beads, with carved wooden details and brass accents. Shop merchandise and decorative items visible in blurred background.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 23/03/2026

We're back on! Ward 7 Community Conversation on renters' rights is this Saturday, March 28 from 4–5pm at Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church (Art Gallery). Hear from city staff, a tenants union & Legal Aid about your rights. Free & open to all! 🏠 Parking available.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 21/03/2026

Big week in Ward 7 — 🏠 renters' rights event Sat. 3/28, 🏛️ major council votes, and 🚧 Franklin Ave. construction starts Monday. 📰 tinyurl.com/3x8stsre 📬 tinyurl.com/muzwhrdx 📸 Lane Pelovsky, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak! 🌙 Wishing everyone in Ward 7 and Minneapolis celebrating the end of Ramadan a peaceful and joyful Eid al-Fitr.

Gold crescent moon and star with the Minneapolis skyline and the text 'Eid Mubarak!' on a purple background.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 15/03/2026

🚨 ❄️ Reminder! 🚨 ❄️ A Snow Emergency has been declared. Day 1 parking rules begin at 9 p.m. tonight, March 15. Learn more and see expanded off-street parking options: www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2026/mar…

Snow emergency begins Sunday, March 15 at 9 p.m. in Minneapolis; snow emergency alert graphic with city skyline and website link.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 15/03/2026

❄️ POSTPONED due to severe weather ❄️ The Ward 7 Community Conversation on Renters’ Rights & Tenant Protections will be rescheduled. A new date will be announced soon. Stay safe everyone.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 14/03/2026

📬 Ward 7 Newsletter: 🏙️ Downtown CMs conversation 🏠 Renters' rights event SUNDAY 4:30 PM @ HAUMC 📋 Mayor vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1M in assistance 🚧 Franklin Ave Construction Full newsletter + subscribe → content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

Audience watches a panel of five Minneapolis City Council members seated on stage during a Downtown Dialogue event, speaking beneath a large screen listing their names and wards.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 12/03/2026

Great discussion yesterday with fellow councilmembers representing downtown at the Downtown Dialogue event. We covered pedestrianizing Nicollet Mall, public safety, how to better serve downtown residents, and even a bit about the future of a new Timberwolves arena.

Five panelists stand together on stage at the Downtown Dialogues event, smiling for a group photo. From left to right are Adam Duininck, Michael Rainville, Elizabeth Shaffer, Pearll Warren, and Jamal Osman. They are dressed in business attire and standing in front of a presentation screen with the Downtown Council branding visible behind them.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 10/03/2026

📣 Applications are open til Mar 31 to serve on a Minneapolis board or commission including: 🎨 Arts 👵 Aging 🏠 Housing 🩺 Public Health Apply: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/bo…

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 09/03/2026

Uptown needs urgent action. As I told Southwest Voices, “We’re not going to bring back economic vitality until we figure this out.” Open drug use, trashed streets, and struggling businesses. Uptown deserves better. Read more: www.southwestvoices.news/stories/up…

A four-panel photo collage showing examples of neglected or damaged streetscape elements. Top left: a bright pink storefront door covered in graffiti with warning signs on the glass. Top right: glass double doors chained and locked with a padlock. Bottom left: a chain securing another door with trash bags and clothing left on the sidewalk outside. Bottom right: an open electrical box at the base of a streetlight with exposed wires visible.

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Elizabeth Shaffer - Minneapolis Ward 7 @ward7.minneapolismn.gov · 06/03/2026

📰 New Ward 7 newsletter: 🍽️ La Mesa small biz spotlight 🏠 Renters' Rights community conversation — 3/15, 4:30pm Hennepin Ave UMC 🏛️ A busy week at City Hall — why I voted no on extending the pre-eviction notice period Read: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

Three photos of La Mesa Latin Restaurant in Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis. The top image shows a wood-fired oven with flames burning behind trays of food cooking inside. The bottom left image shows the restaurant’s exterior: a dark brick corner building with deep blue doors and trim, a sign reading “La Mesa Latin Restaurant,” and small evergreen shrubs framing the entrance along the sidewalk. The bottom right image shows the interior atmosphere, with a wooden table and a small glass candle in the foreground and softly blurred colorful lights and seating in the background, creating a warm, cozy dining environment.

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