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Cathy Wurzer

Plan ahead: Downtown Minneapolis expected to welcome half a million people this weekend

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Minneapolis is now “Swiftieapolis.” At least for this weekend. Mayor Jacob Frey declared the temporary name change as the city prepares to welcome crowds of about half a million people attending Twin Cities Pride and Taylor Swift concerts.

The city is urging people attending either events to arrive early and consider reserving their parking spaces on apps beforehand. 

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.