Uptown in Minneapolis flourished in the 90s and early 2000s, but since 2018, things have changed drastically, with some street parking removed, riots following the murder of George Floyd and a spike in crime which started during the pandemic.
Uptown Association Executive Director Andrea Corbin told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS it was a perfect storm of catastrophic events that led to many businesses leaving the area.
“I think it’s a tragedy for our community and it’s not just business owners that are suffering,” said Corbin. “Sixty-five businesses have left Hennepin Avenue alone. That doesn’t include the businesses that have left on Lyndale in the last three years.”…