The Wright County Sheriff’s Reserve is hosting an open house on April 23 to inform residents about volunteer opportunities and give insights into their work.

The Plymouth Yard Waste Site is open for residents to dispose of lawn debris, excluding grass clippings and lumber. It operates Wednesday to Sunday with varying hours by season.

Minnesota Senator Grant Hauschild proposes a bill to cap childcare costs at 7% of a family's income, creating the Great Start Affordability Scholarship to aid families with young children below 150% of the median state income.

The St. Louis Park City Council revised zoning rules, removing anaerobic digesters and greenhouses from an approved use list for a specific site, affecting local agriculture technology development plans.

Wright County's Board of Commissioners designated April 1-7 as National Public Health Week, highlighting the essential work of public health professionals and emphasizing community partnership and engagement in health initiatives.

Coon Rapids City Council focused on community safety, environmental initiatives, infrastructure development, television funding modernization, and legislative updates during their recent meeting.

Washington County and Forest Lake are informing residents about the Highway 33 Improvement Project through a pre-construction open house and an online platform available from April 4 to 18.

Leon Arthur Keener admitted to embezzling over $1.3 million from his employer through mail fraud and creating false records, as detailed by the US Attorney's Office.

A swift response from fire departments contained a basement bedroom fire at a home on 7929 Zane Ave., with aid from the Red Cross for the affected family. No significant injuries were reported.

The BCA released details on a Chanhassen incident where Amanda Nelson, wanted on a warrant, was arrested after Officer Robertson fired shots when she allegedly pointed a gun at him during a chase.

The Park Grove Library in Washington County hosts a Craft Supply Swap on April 20 to exchange crafting materials, with donations accepted from April 10-18, excluding hazardous items.

County Hwy 35 in St. Michael will close for construction from April 4, 2023, with posted detours via 30th St NE and Hwy 19. Contact Sara Buermann for info; project completion expected by late fall 2024.

Apple Valley and Rosemount launch a Citizens Police Academy for residents to experience law enforcement from inside, requiring a background check to apply before April 23.