Eden Prairie Police warn of scammers impersonating FedEx and UPS to swindle money from local businesses, including an attempted Bitcoin ATM scam thwarted by an alert hotel employee.

The city begins its annual fire hydrant maintenance, testing around 4,500 hydrants over three weeks to ensure functionality and water quality. Residents should be cautious of water on streets.

The Bloomington City Council is set to discuss rezoning residential areas to B-4 commercial zones on April 15, 2024. Residents can participate in the hearing in various ways.

Minneapolis announces the start of its 2024 yard waste collection on April 8, with specific guidelines for set-out methods, size, and weight limitations. Raking leaves into the street is illegal.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts "Share Your Story" for seniors to explore local history and preserve family legacies through storytelling and free digital scanning of ancestral photos and documents on April 16.

A man pleaded guilty to an attempted armed robbery at a Maplewood credit union and awaits sentencing. The heist failed as he couldn't access the vault and fled with only the manager's wallet.

The St. Paul HRA invites community input for its meeting, offering in-person and remote participation, and promotes its paperless, environmentally friendly approach to accessing documents.

Col. Matt Langer retires as chief of the Minnesota State Patrol after a career dedicated to traffic safety, leaving a legacy of improved road safety and internal support programs. He moves on to an international police role with IACP.

The Bloomington Local Board of Appeal and Equalization will hold a hearing on April 24 for property tax appeals, with prior Assessor's Office contact encouraged.

Scott County has invested $84,000 in advanced disaster response equipment, supported by a federal grant, to enhance their emergency preparedness and assist not only local but also neighboring areas.

Eden Prairie's Senior Center announces April events including Wine Club, Trivia Hour, Health and Medications session, and a kindness seminar, with registration details provided.

Minnesota's Senate passed a Labor Policy Bill aimed at enhancing worker rights, with efforts led by Senator Jen McEwen. The bill seeks to improve wages, enforce child labor laws, and increase pay transparency.

Senator Grant Hauschild introduces a bill to exempt sales tax on construction materials for Lake Superior School District's renovations, potentially saving $1.32 million.