Carver County Parks celebrated the opening of a new playground at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, offering families a modern play area with diverse activities. The park expects the playground to be a popular attraction for visitors.

Apple Valley reminds residents of pool safety regulations, highlighting barriers for in-ground pools, pool maintenance, and the necessity of permits for permanent pools. Compliance and community vigilance are emphasized.

Over 6,000 Minnesota drivers were cited during a hands-free cell phone law enforcement campaign in April, a significant increase from the previous year.

St. Louis Park is seeking proposals for managing its green waste transfer site, involving staffing, waste disposal, and potential additional services, with bids due June 4.

Minneapolis police officers used a tire deflation device to apprehend a suspect with active warrants found in a car with stolen plates. The individual attempted to flee but was captured without further incident.

CRIC in Coon Rapids offers a summer ice-skating program starting June 16, with lessons for all ages and skill levels, plus practice passes for public skate times.

CenterPoint Energy will start a natural gas infrastructure project in Blaine on May 27, 2025, to replace old plastic mains and coordinate with city roadwork at no cost to residents.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, extends the deadline for its Sidewalk Poetry Program to May 18, 2025, inviting poetry submissions to be etched into city sidewalks.

A jogger fended off an attempted sexual assault in Maple Grove. After a prolonged investigation, Jordan Janusz was charged with multiple offenses and arrested.

Generation Jam, a free music event featuring over 15 performers, DJ competition, and eight bands, debuts at Aquatore Park's bandshell with food trucks and giveaways.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan energy policy and budget package aimed at achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, with allocations for various green projects and support for state energy regulators.

Central Park in Ramsey now boasts a new playground with features like an accessible slide, climbing elements, and musical installations, designed for all ages and abilities.

The 600 block of North Lake Avenue in Duluth will be closed from Monday for a lead water service replacement project, and will reopen on Friday, May 16. Traffic delays expected.