Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez announced a $1 million investment from the city's budget towards affordable housing preservation, aiding 203 units, some for those exiting homelessness.

Mayor Ron Case of Eden Prairie joins a national water conservation effort, urging residents to adopt sustainable practices and win eco-friendly prizes.

Minnesota's OTS teams up with law enforcement for a distracted driving awareness campaign in April, highlighting the dangers of using smartphones while driving.

Duluth seeks residents with knowledge of property values to join the Special Board of Review, which ensures fair property assessments and handles concerns.

Anoka County seeks eco-friendly volunteers for its Adopt-a-Highway program, with 80 road segments available for litter cleanup commitments of twice yearly over two years.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board plans a major upgrade for Columbia Parkway Regional Trail, with public input sought at an April 15 open house event.

HHS is reorganizing, closing half its offices, merging divisions, and laying off 20K employees amid funding cuts to public health programs, including a $11.4B reduction in CDC pandemic funds.

St. Louis Park officials have approved rezoning certain properties on Minnetonka Boulevard to encourage diverse, mixed-use development, effective April 11, 2025.

St. Francis students protest their school board's library book bans, while Minnesota senator and anti-book ban law author, Steve Cwodzinski, expresses pride in both the law and the students' actions.

CenterPoint Energy will begin upgrading natural gas infrastructure in the Morris neighborhood on March 31, with work causing disruptions but aiming for safety and reliability.

Gunfire was reported in Brooklyn Park, but initial police checks found no evidence. Later, evidence was found but no damage or injuries were reported.

Mayor Anne Burt invites Woodbury residents to the State of the City event on April 3 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course, for updates on city projects and civic engagement.

Washington County has announced an open house for public input on the improvement of a local intersection on April 30, with online feedback options available.