The Maple Grove city newsletter encourages residents to engage in community events and volunteer, despite unexpected snowfall with the arrival of spring.

Brooklyn Park has designated March 25-29 as Recycling Week to enhance recycling practices. Residents should place bins out by 6:30 a.m., avoid using plastic bags, and can use the HRG Recycling app for guidance.

Minneapolis City Council plans to update licensing laws for ride-share companies to ensure drivers earn minimum wage and is considering infrastructure projects, social initiatives, and environmental programs, as outlined in the Ward 7 Newsletter.

Tree removal will begin in St. Louis Park for Cedar Lake Road improvements, with operations starting March 28 near Westwood Church and at Texas Avenue. Safety and tree preservation are priorities, with plans for replanting after construction.

Jensen's Foods, a family-owned grocery store in Coon Rapids since 1959, is closing due to competition. They plan to open a new, smaller concept store, Jensen's Market, in Champlin focusing on fresh produce, bakery, deli, meats, and coffee.

The county staff will hold a Prescribed Fire Open House on April 2 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, focusing on the benefits of controlled burns in land management.

Ramsey residents prepare for an early morning as plow trucks are scheduled to clear snow at 5 a.m. The city's Facebook post advises caution and compliance with parking restrictions to ensure the plows can operate effectively.

Minnesota lawmakers consider bills limiting local control over development, facing opposition from Maple Grove city leaders and the League of Minnesota Cities aiming to preserve municipal self-determination.

Wright County braces for two snowstorms with road crews prepping. The first will bring 2-4 inches of snow, while the second could dump six inches or more, impacting travel.

The Bloomington Police Department, aided by K9 units, arrested fleeing suspects, with Chief Hodges detailing the event on social media, emphasizing the effectiveness of their canine partners.

The HRA Board of Commissioners invites local residents to share their housing concerns through in-person, email, voicemail participation, or by following online and TV broadcasts, promoting accessibility and transparency.

The Taking Heart Ramadan Iftar Meal at MAS Blaine Masjid, hosted by the Minnesota Council of Churches and Muslim American Society of Minnesota, fostered interfaith bonds and featured educational exchanges.

Saint Paul Police officers held a "Coffee with a Cop" event at Nina's to engage with residents, enhance community relations, and encourage open dialogue in a friendly atmosphere.