The latest confirmed movement, the open question and the next checkpoint.
OPENSeptember 14 Madison Street shooting
Police previously reported that two people drove themselves to a hospital after gunfire near the 4100 block of Madison Street NE. No public arrest, suspect description or updated condition report was located today. Source:.
Still unresolved: Subsequent police findings and case status.
Next checkpoint: A police or court update.
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 oversight
Applications for the Technology Advisory Committee closed September 20, but appointments and a first meeting have not been announced. The continuing technical question is whether the City’s Axon squad-car plate readers remain active under the April-described configuration after the separate Flock shutdown.
Still unresolved: Committee appointments and the first meeting date.
Next checkpoint: A city announcement of membership or meetings.
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 murder trial
The latest confirmed published movement remains the September 28 investigator testimony detailing the landfill search for Manny’s remains. The trial was still underway, and no verdict was reported in today’s sweep. Source:.
Still unresolved: A verdict and final disposition.
Next checkpoint: A later court report or verdict.
OPENSeptember 5 Central Avenue shooting
The latest confirmed public account still says three bystanders were wounded, one alleged shooter was in custody and a second shooter remained at large. No newer arrest, charging announcement or victim-status update was located. Source:.
Still unresolved: Identification of the second alleged shooter, charging decisions and any later victim-status update.
Next checkpoint: A police or court update.
OPEN2027 city budget and levy
The preliminary $61 million budget and $21.65 million levy are now approved. The next public checkpoint is the December 14 hearing and final vote. Property-specific notices are expected from Anoka County in November.
Still unresolved: Final levy and budget adoption after the December 14 hearing.
Next checkpoint: The final budget and levy decision.
OPENHighway 65 reconstruction
Municipal consent for MnDOT’s final layout was on the September 14 council agenda, but approved minutes confirming the vote remain unavailable in the official portal. The final recorded action and any attached conditions remain unresolved. Source:.
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.
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.
OPEN3923 Jackson Street NE foreclosure
The public notice scheduled a sheriff’s sale for September 29. No posted sale result or postponement was located, so the outcome should not yet be treated as complete. Source:.