The latest confirmed movement, the open question and the next checkpoint.
OPENMadison Street shooting
Police responded to possible gunshots in the 4100 block of Madison Street NE. Two people who may have been involved later arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds.
Still unresolved: Subsequent police findings and case status.
Next checkpoint: A police or court update.
Latest confirmed movement: September 14 Status confirmed 2026-09-14.
AWAITING RECORDSBusiness microloan recipients
The latest application round had closed. Eligible businesses could seek zero-interest loans of up to $10,000.
Still unresolved: Who received funding and how much was distributed.
Next checkpoint: A city announcement of awards or disbursements.
Latest reported movement: September 16 Status confirmed 2026-09-16.
AWAITING RECORDS4510 Taylor Street Habitat proposal
The EDA agenda called for a sale and development agreement with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and an associated forgivable loan.
Still unresolved: Final public confirmation of the EDA's action on the two Habitat resolutions.
Next checkpoint: Approved EDA minutes or a development-agreement record.
EDA agenda dated September 8 Status confirmed 2026-09-08.
OPENPolice Technology Advisory Committee
The police department sought residents for a new committee following the end of the city’s Flock camera arrangement. The September 28 report contains no public announcement of appointees or a first meeting.
Still unresolved: Committee appointments and the first meeting date.
Next checkpoint: A city announcement of membership or meetings.
Application deadline passed September 20 Status confirmed 2026-09-20.
AWAITING RECORDSSeptember 22 School Board actions
The agenda included a Youth Outreach Officer contract, insurance renewal, a clerical agreement and the preliminary 2026-payable-2027 levy.
Still unresolved: The Board’s final actions on the agenda items.
Next checkpoint: Approved minutes or another official meeting record.
Board meeting September 22 Status confirmed 2026-09-22.
OPENManny Collins homicide trial
Jordan Collins Sr. is representing himself in Anoka County in the murder case involving his son Manny Collins, who had lived with him in Columbia Heights. CBS Minnesota reported testimony by Columbia Heights investigators and Collins’s suggestion during questioning that evidence might have been planted.
Still unresolved: A verdict and final disposition.
Next checkpoint: A later court report or verdict.
Investigators testified September 28 about the landfill search; the trial remained underway. Status confirmed 2026-09-29.
OPENSeptember 5 Central Avenue shooting
FOX 9 and CBS Minnesota reported that two men exchanged gunfire outside Hook Fish and Chicken in the 3800 block of Central Avenue NE. Three bystanders suffered non-life-threatening injuries; one alleged shooter was arrested and the other was unidentified.
Still unresolved: Identification of the second alleged shooter, charging decisions and any later victim-status update.
Next checkpoint: A police or court update.
Latest reported status carried into September 28
OPEN2027 city budget and property-tax levy
The published proposal calls for a 5.3% increase in the gross city property-tax levy. The city estimated roughly a 4.1% municipal-portion increase for an average property after fiscal-disparities effects.
Still unresolved: Final budget and levy action, including any revision to those figures.
Next checkpoint: The final budget and levy decision.
Latest reported proposal: 5.3% gross city levy increase
OPENCentral Avenue / Highway 65 reconstruction
The September 14 City Council agenda placed MnDOT’s final layout before the Council for municipal consent.
Still unresolved: The Council’s action has not been confirmed by subsequent approved minutes in this edition.
Next checkpoint: Published minutes or an official decision notice.
Municipal consent scheduled for September 14 Status confirmed 2026-09-14.
OPEN800 53rd Ave. NE former Medtronic property
A comprehensive-plan amendment for the former Medtronic property appeared on the September 14 Council agenda.
Still unresolved: Approval, denial or conditions have not been confirmed in the available meeting record.
Next checkpoint: Published minutes or a later city development record.
Comprehensive-plan amendment scheduled for September 14 Status confirmed 2026-09-14.
OPEN4300 Central Ave. redevelopment
A comprehensive-plan amendment affecting 4300 Central Ave. was scheduled for Council action September 14.
Still unresolved: The final disposition remains unconfirmed in the available meeting record.
Next checkpoint: Published minutes or a later city development record.
Comprehensive-plan amendment scheduled for September 14 Status confirmed 2026-09-14.
OPENColumbia Heights schools and enrollment
Superintendent Zena Stenvik told the Northeaster that enrollment had recovered to roughly 3,300 students, compared with about 3,400 before federal immigration-enforcement activity affected the district. The report also describes geothermal heating and cooling wells at Valley View Elementary.
Still unresolved: Later enrollment figures, continuing effects on families and the geothermal project’s progress.
Next checkpoint: District enrollment and facilities updates.
Latest substantive local report: September 15 Status confirmed 2026-09-15.