The St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing where minutes were approved, a resolution passed, and a major variance request was unanimously approved. The BZA encouraged public comment submission by a specified deadline.

Blaine residents can vote on local photographs in the Spring 2024 Impressions of Blaine photo contest until June 30th, with categories like "Community Events" and "Pets."

Wright County Parks & Recreation partners with Minnesota Mountain Bikes Race Series for a new race event at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, offering trails for all skill levels and including food trucks and swimming options for spectators.

Artists Caraballo and Aguero have completed a series of asphalt art murals in Minneapolis to promote safety and enhance routes to schools, celebrated by the community and local officials.

Eden Prairie Community Center's roundabout and adjacent walkway will be closed for maintenance from 6 a.m. to potentially 11 a.m., but facility access remains unaffected.

An ATV accident in Morrison County injured a passenger, Genelle Marquette, who was hospitalized. Alcohol is suspected, and the investigation continues.

Blaine Police Department collaborated with State Patrol to enforce road safety, particularly focusing on commercial vehicles during Traffic Safety Week, resulting in 16 stops and every inspected vehicle being taken out of service for infractions.

Bloomington Police seek help identifying a burglary suspect who, with accomplices wearing yellow vests, posed as a lawn service crew to commit a daytime residential burglary. Images have been released to the public for assistance.

A suspect burglarized an Eden Park apartment, was confronted by the residents, and fled, prompting a police search with drones. The community is shaken as the investigation continues.

St. Louis Park is progressing to the next phase of alley reconstructions, switching focus from Alley C to B starting June 10; residents must move vehicles ahead of work.

Anoka County offers a free six-week Recycling Ambassador program to educate residents on waste reduction and recycling, aiming to create community leaders in sustainability.

Alyssa Benkowski is appointed as the new records supervisor at Eden Prairie Police Department, starting April 20, 2024, after six years with the EPPD.

Minneapolis reached a proposed deal with its Police Officers Federation that could lead to higher officer pay and departmental reforms, supported by a 301-63 vote from the Union's members.