The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota introduced specialized sensory bags to better interact with neurodivergent individuals, funded by community support.

The St. Paul BZA will review important variance requests, including housing and educational projects, at an upcoming meeting with input from the public encouraged.

Minnesota legislators are advocating for a state budget to protect local services from federal cuts, focusing on issues like public education, Medicaid, and Social Security. They propose taxing the wealthy to support vulnerable citizens.

Blaine residents are invited to a public hearing on May 5th to discuss RT Training LLC's application for special use in an industrial zone for a fitness center offering chiropractic and acupuncture services.

Three Rivers Park District conducts prescribed burns to manage invasive species and promote native plants, with careful planning and weather dependency, ensuring minimal smoke impact and public safety.

Brooklyn Park residents will soon see CenterPoint Energy begin major upgrades to the local gas infrastructure on April 28, 2025, which will improve safety and service without direct customer cost.

Eden Prairie honored staff at a recognition event, celebrating three employees' 25-year service and giving Alyssa Benkowski two awards for exceptional performance.

MMCD is deploying drones to combat mosquitoes, alongside trucks and helicopters, ensuring safe and effective pest control, with activities beginning in April, possibly on private lands.

Upgrades to Fridley's natural gas infrastructure by CenterPoint Energy this summer will cause noise and no service interruptions, with restorations following completion.

CenterPoint Energy is working on infrastructure upgrades in Brainerd at Oakridge Road and Beech Street, affecting traffic with detours, and will move northward, with further road closures expected.

Eden Prairie's Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park honors service members. The city calls for nominations of deserving veterans for the 2025 event by May 6, with nominators speaking at the ceremony.

Bark in the Park event is set for May 17 at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth, featuring dog-focused activities, vendors, and rescue organizations.

Minneapolis was named one of the world's happiest cities, as per the 2025 Happy City Index, achieving gold status due to its education, bilingualism, governance, mental health initiatives, transport, parks, and strong local economy.