The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board updated its policy to include cannabis regulation, prohibiting smoking and vaping of cannabis in parks, and defined rules for the sale of THC-infused edibles and beverages.

Xcel Energy reports tritium levels near EPA standards at a well 40 feet deep, affirming no impact on the Mississippi River or drinking water. They continue remediation efforts while ensuring community safety during the plant's refueling outage.

The article discusses Building Safety Month, highlighting home safety measures and disaster preparedness advice from the International Code Council, including fire escape planning, electrical safety, and creating emergency kits.

Police responded to a weapon-related altercation at Autumn Ridge Apartments, swiftly arresting a male suspect without incident and recovering firearms.

A theft at Brooklyn Park's Cub Foods led to a high-speed chase, a suspect fleeing, and a later crash. The stolen goods were recovered; the suspect escaped without causing injuries. The incident remains under investigation.

The Plymouth Police Department reported handling 691 incidents in a week, including 9 arrests, 10 criminal complaints, and 28 MVAs, along with welfare checks and other activities.

Minneapolis is under a Red Flag Warning due to high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, which increase fire risks. An Air Quality Alert is also issued for unhealthy ozone levels.

Coon Rapids Police Department invites the public to "Coffee with a Cop" on May 13th at 8:30am during National Police Week to discuss community issues and build relationships.

Anoka County uses drones to disperse pesticides against cattail mosquitoes, employing the agricultural T-25s for more efficient and precise mosquito control.

The Coon Rapids Home Remodeling Tour on May 18 showcases renovated homes, demonstrating the results of the Home for Generations Program in giving homeowners renovation inspiration.

X2 Pastries, run by Xiong Xiong and Xiong Thao, will open in Saint Paul in July 2025 with MCCD's financial support, expanding from market sales to a permanent bakery location.

The HPC discussed the nomination of Hamm's Brewery as a historic district, allowing public input within specific guidelines. The meeting's structure was detailed in an agenda released online.

Sen. Sandy Pappas has advanced a $1.3 billion bonding bill to improve Minnesota’s infrastructure, passing a Senate committee and moving to the Finance Committee for further review.