St. Louis Park is considering extending eviction notice periods to 30 days and offering landlord education. The city seeks stakeholder feedback and provides a 4d Affordable Housing Program for tax incentives.

The Community Center offers a range of winter activities including free Valentine's swimming, a Lunar New Year Zumba, a Sound Bath session, "Snowga," a kids' "Swim for Gold" event, and Canoe Battleship® for adults.

The MN PROMISE Act Loan Program opens applications for small businesses in the Twin Cities, offering $24 million over two years for capital improvements in disadvantaged areas.

Wright County officials warn of potentially early spring load restrictions on roads due to unseasonably warm weather, as monitored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Delta Dental's Dr. Crespo taught dental hygiene to first graders at Adams Elementary, handing out oral health kits and stressing the importance of brushing. The Smiles@School program aims to provide kits to 50,000 first graders in Minnesota.

The Bloomington Planning Commission invited public input on proposed housing policy amendments, with a hearing held on February 1st, accessible in person and online.

The San Antonio Rodeo's Calf Scramble featured 30 kids chasing calves for a chance to win a $1,750 certificate for livestock next year, stirring excitement in the tradition-rich event.

The Metropolitan Council is seeking public input on allocating $250 million for transportation projects and has an online budget tool for citizens to prioritize spending.

Julius Houston was arraigned in Plymouth District Court on robbery charges with bail set at $25,000 after being extradited from Memphis by local detectives.

The Brooklyn Park Planning Commission will review JJ's Fish & Chicken's plan to expand operations on February 14, 2024; the meeting will be streamed online for public viewing.

The Brooklyn Park Planning Commission will review a plan for a new Clean Freak Car Wash, with a public hearing scheduled for February 14, 2024. Residents can attend in person or watch the stream online.

The City and Waste Management announce a community-wide cleanup effort for spring. Residents can responsibly dispose of various items, except for hazardous materials. Details are on the City's Facebook page.

The 2024 Teen Academy offers Apple Valley and Rosemount high schoolers a look into local law enforcement operations with hands-on experience, running on Tuesday nights from April 2-23. Applications are due by March 22, 2024.