Wright County is offering early voting on Saturday at the Government Center and various city halls, with extended hours on Monday for last-minute votes.

Bloomington's Parks and Rec introduces a lottery system for Summer Adventure Playgrounds and Camp Kota programs to ensure fair access. Registration opens March 27 with the drawing on April 4. A new 'Linked Lottery Enrollment' is added for siblings.

Bloomington, MN, and its Twin City neighbors rank sixth in the nation for arts vibrancy based on the SMU DataArts report, highlighting the area's strong cultural impact.

Ronald Royce Pearson received an 83-month sentence for sexually abusing a minor on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. He pleaded guilty and will have supervised release post-prison.

Over 1,000 individuals participated in the Anoka County Polar Plunge in Blaine, raising $250,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota. Participants took an icy dip to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The article highlights educator Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens during Black History Month, detailing her impact on education and inspiration from Marva Collins. Her story is shared in an online series and displayed at Wolfe Park.

Fish Lake in Maple Grove is anticipated to be removed from Minnesota's impaired waters list in 2024 due to successful environmental restoration efforts.

Speedway/7-Eleven agreed to alter its procedures to comply with the ADA and provide refueling assistance to customers with disabilities, after a U.S. Attorney's Office intervention. The company will train employees and compensate the complainant.

Burnsville is set to hold a memorial service for fallen local heroes Police Officers Elmstrand, Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Finseth, with the community invited to attend in person or via livestream.

Neighbors and police swiftly responded to a carjacking in Minneapolis, resulting in the arrest of three juveniles and the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

The St. Louis Park Skate School is holding its annual ice show on March 16-17 at The Rec Center, with performances showcasing the skills of its skaters.

The Burnsville community honors the legacy of Officer Matthew Ruge, who is remembered as a hero and a source of support and strength for the community by his family and colleagues.

Minneapolis police report a daytime shooting on East Franklin Avenue, leaving one man dead and three others injured; no arrests have been made as investigations continue.