Creates Minneapolis Poet Laureate Program

Minneapolis file 2026-01251, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-11-05.

Latest action: Approved by Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

What it does

One person will represent Minneapolis as official poet The city will hire or appoint a poet laureate to promote poetry and literary arts in Minneapolis.

The bigger picture

Boosts visibility of poetry and local writers A poet laureate typically reads at city events, mentors young writers, and brings more attention to literature in the community.

Official summary

Approving guidelines for theMinneapolis Poet Laureate Program.

Read the official record for 2026-01251

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