Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, November 23, 2024.

We're starting with breaking news from the past few days. A possible drug deal ended in a shooting in Dinkytown, with a man expected to survive. Meanwhile, a teenage pedestrian from Maplewood tragically died after being struck by an SUV on Highway 61. In other news, a 41-year-old man is accused of killing his girlfriend in his Red Wing apartment.

In the job market, there haven't been any major hiring announcements recently, but we do note that the state of Minnesota is suing Zaza Cannabis business, which could impact jobs in that sector. On the other hand, downtown Minneapolis is seeing a residential revival driven by retirees, with hundreds joining Mill City Commons to support each other.

Moving to real estate, a notable development is the purchase of downtown Minneapolis office space by a local investor who sees it as the "greatest opportunity of our lifetime." Weekly median home prices and inventory levels remain steady, but rising costs and regulations in Minneapolis are driving restaurateurs to outlying areas.

From city hall, Mayor Frey vetoed the proposed Minneapolis Labor Standards Board, a decision that has been met with mixed reactions from business groups and proponents. The city is also considering a $15 minimum price for a pack of cigarettes in a new proposal.

Weather-wise, it's starting to feel like winter in Minnesota. Temperatures will drop throughout the day, with potential snowfall arriving midweek. A system spreading across Minnesota on Wednesday will bring minimal accumulation to the Twin Cities but higher snow totals out west.

In new business activity, Hi Flora!, an early innovator in Minnesota's cannabis industry, is closing up shop in early December. On the other hand, a bubble tea chain is moving into the former Caribou Coffee on St. Paul's Grand Avenue.

Looking ahead to community events, Janet Jackson is coming to town next summer, and Vampire Weekend is adding a second show at The Armory. For those looking for holiday activities, there are several community Thanksgiving meals offered across the state.

In local school achievements, the top-ranked St. Cloud State volleyball and wrestling programs are chasing national titles. And in a feel-good community story, Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota shared photos of their tiniest patients dressed up for Halloween.

In today's crime report, police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Lebanon Hills Regional Park, which was later determined to be falsely reported. There have also been reports of a young man on an electric scooter grabbing or trying to grab women in the area. Additionally, an 18-year-old man was shot and killed near Minneapolis' Little Earth of United Tribes housing area.

This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.