The Brooklyn Park Police Department encourages residents to declutter their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of old prescriptions at a take-back event.

The Ward 1 City Council in Minneapolis is enhancing community communication with weekly newsletters and has welcomed a new member, Ikram Mohamud, to its team.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in the garage of The Regent Apartments in Brooklyn, preventing a potential disaster, with no reported casualties or injuries.

The Minnesota Senate approved the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act for faster clean energy project permitting, with bipartisan support and advocacy from Senator Nick Frentz. The bill now moves to the House.

The Wright County License Center has improved its service with a new location, reduced wait times, larger space, drive-thru service, and a kiosk system, resulting in a 23% increase in transactions.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released their monthly newsletter, featuring their work, stories, educational content, and videos for community engagement and transparency.

Brooklyn Park's Citywide Garage Sale is scheduled for May 16-18, with registration for participants required by April 24 for inclusion in the city's promotional materials.

MnDOT is offering free classes and seminars for small businesses interested in state transportation projects, covering topics such as bonding, management, and HR, with networking events and certification opportunities scheduled through May.

Minneapolis prepares for its 30th Earth Day Clean-Up on April 20 with city-wide volunteer opportunities, supplied gear, and proper waste disposal. The 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk will also take place at Boom Island Park.

Three young conservationists worked in Ramsey County to remove invasive species and educate the public, while the Conservation Corps facilitated broader environmental efforts.

Dakota County offers free paper shredding events for the safe disposal of personal documents, starting on May 4th and on select Saturdays until June 1st.

Chanhassen, MN firefighters Ray Bolger and Michael Hines officially became full-fledged members as they received their black helmets in a ceremony attended by family and the community.

Jim Frazier, a Community Outreach Re-Entry Specialist, distributes food to non-profits in Brockton, MA, helping combat food insecurity in the community.