A defunct fire station is set to become residential with a plan for 7-8 homes, as Coon Rapids' council approved rezoning after the station's January 2024 closure. Developer proposals are invited.

Hennepin County is developing a Heat Resiliency Plan to protect against heat risks and invites residents to participate in a survey with a raffle incentive.

BrookLynk and Design Ready Controls are hosting a STEM Career Exploration Panel in Brooklyn Park to inform about STEM careers through talks and hands-on activities.

A proactive car owner's use of an Apple AirTag led to the rapid recovery of their stolen vehicle in Minneapolis, resulting in an arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department.

Minnesota's SNAP application process is halted due to the federal government shutdown, affecting food aid for vulnerable residents, with leaders urging for resolution.

The federal shutdown has halted processing of new SNAP applications in Minnesota, putting food assistance programs like SNAP and MFIP at risk, with a contingency plan directed to local food resources.

Minnesota's seat belt enforcement campaign resulted in citations for 1,000 individuals, highlighting the ongoing importance of seat belt and child restraint use for road safety.

Anoka County honored the volunteers of its Medlink Transportation Program with a luncheon for driving residents to medical appointments, highlighting the service's importance and the total miles and hours contributed.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota offers a free organics drop-site program for multifamily residents without city collection service or on-site organics collection, aiming for sustainability and reduced landfill waste.

Maple Grove celebrated the graduation of new D.A.R.E. instructors trained by local officers Laurel Slawson and Justin Smith to combat drug abuse and violence.

Minnesota city leaders, including Mayor Melvin Carter, appeal to state lawmakers for local authority to enact gun violence prevention measures in response to a school shooting.

Carver County Parks is seeking public input for Baylor Regional Park's revamp and has scheduled two open houses for community feedback on concept designs.

Minneapolis Police encourage citizens to adopt crime prevention measures such as locking cars and not leaving valuables in sight, and to register their surveillance cameras to aid investigations.