Scott Stafford hosts a qigong walk at Cleary Lake Regional Park on April 27, offering stress relief and a reconnection with nature.

Two Mankato Police officers were honored by Minnesota's Office of Traffic Safety for their exemplary road safety efforts, including a DWI "Hat Trick" award for Officer Strong.

Minneapolis police arrested a suspect for property crimes after a vehicle stop and found evidence linking them to burglaries, robberies, and auto theft. The suspect's details and charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Minneapolis police stopped a driver for running a red light, only to find he had an active warrant and was driving a stolen vehicle—all resolved in a single traffic stop.

Aircraft crashes into Brooklyn Park home causing fire; no survivors on plane, but no injuries reported on ground. Fire Departments responded swiftly to incident.

Federal prison nurse Jessica Larson is indicted for sexual misconduct with an inmate and lying about it to authorities.

The EPPD released a report detailing their 45,810 calls in the previous year, including death investigations, DWI arrests, and various community engagements.

Eden Prairie introduces a curbside recycling program for residents to dispose of bulky items, excluding light bulbs and batteries, with a service fee.

St. Louis Park City amends ordinances to allow sale of cannabis paraphernalia at licensed tobacco and hemp shops starting April 11, 2025, reflecting growing acceptance of cannabis products.

Blaine offers a beautification grant of up to $5,000 for home improvements, requiring a minimum $4,000 project cost with $1,000 on beautification. Homes must be over 30 years old and valued under $400,000.

Coon Rapids PD collaborates with social worker Lori Halbur to offer "Meet the Social Worker" sessions for assistance with issues like mental health and housing.

Bloomington invites input on the CDBG Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 and the 2025 Annual Action Plan, including a public hearing and a 30-day review period.

Minneapolis announced its annual Trans Equity Summit, occurring on August 11, focusing on trans rights and intergenerational power, with Mayor Frey stressing the city's commitment to supporting the transgender community.