We live in a beautiful city and we'd like to keep it that way. Unfortunately, there are some who think it's: okay to damage property with spray paint or markers that's graffiti, and it's against the law. You can help. If you see graffiti in your neighborhood report it to the city, call 3-1-1 or visit the city's website. You can also use the city's 3-1-1 smartphone app, which lets you snap, a picture of the graffiti and send it with your report with the location provided by your phone.

If there's graffiti on your property, it's up to you to remove it. You can get graffiti removal solvent for free at any minneapolis fire station, but the best way to fight graffiti is to prevent it. There are ways to make your property less of a target for graffiti. For example, it's more difficult to spray-paint a wall or fence. When there are plants there, it can also help to add lights to your property, and if you see someone vandalizing property or committing any other crime, call 911 fighting graffiti check out the city of Minneapolis website.