March 18 is Transit Driver Appreciation Day and the City of Maple Grove is encouraging passengers to thank their bus and paratransit operators for their dedicated service.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is educating local parents on internet safety, focusing on sextortion and online enticement, to protect children from cyber threats.

Senator Zaynab Mohamed calls for action against Islamophobic hate crimes on International Day to Combat Islamophobia, noting an uptick in anti-Muslim sentiments.

Senator Liz Boldon introduces the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act to mitigate medical debt issues, facilitating medically necessary care without risking credit scores or income in Minnesota. The bill has passed its first committee hearing.

Saint Paul's Neighborhood STAR program is accepting 2024 grant applications for small business capital improvements.

Legislation defining School Resource Officers' roles in Minnesota schools is advancing, sponsored by Senator Bonnie Westlin. It has bipartisan support and aims to improve student safety and officer training. The bill awaits Governor Walz's signature.

The Minnesota Senate Tax Committee has advanced a bill to legalize sports betting, with taxes set at 20% on revenues, to benefit charitable gaming, problem wagering programs, tourism, and youth sports.

A Burnsville woman is indicted on federal charges for illegally buying guns for a felon who used them in a shootout that killed three first responders.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Minneapolis, including a warm and sunny Friday, followed by a cooler and breezy weekend, and a gradual warming trend into the next week with varying wind conditions.

Police in Plymouth de-escalated a "suicide by cop" incident, using a Taser to subdue an armed woman demanding to be shot, and detaining her for a mental health evaluation.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is hosting a free child abuse prevention training with experts from CornerHouse on March 19. Registration is required.

Plymouth City Council appoints Kimberly Nelson and Catherine Cesnik to fill vacancies, with their terms lasting until January 2025. They replace Alise McGregor and Jim Davis and will be sworn in on March 26.

Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara is committed to arresting violent juveniles, refutes claims of police inaction, and emphasizes the need for solutions beyond partnerships to combat the city's crime wave.