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EXCLUSIVE: A look inside Minneapolis’s new 3rd Police Precinct; City now targeting spring 2027 opening date
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Renee Cooper , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the project and its expected completion are available from city officials and news sources, including 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, which has reported on the development.
Minneapolis city leaders have pushed back the opening date of the new 3rd Police Precinct. The target opening is now spring 2027. This information was confirmed as part of an exclusive look at the project's progress.
The new precinct, also known as the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center, is located along Minnehaha Avenue. It is a few blocks away from the former precinct that was damaged in 2020. Demolition work is currently underway inside the building.
Further details about the project and its expected completion are available from city officials and news sources, including 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, which has reported on the development.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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