Minneapolis is opening two Community Safety Centers to improve public safety and community engagement, with programs and surveys to solicit resident input, especially in the 3rd Precinct area.

Spring Lake Regional Park offers a guided history hike on gentle trails for all levels on April 14, from 1-3 PM. Registration required on the Scott County website.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting an archery event where expert instructors will teach participants of all levels on April 6, with provided equipment.

Ember White of St. Paul sentenced to 70 months for firearm possession as a felon after being connected to a July 2021 shooting.

Shawn Kulzer from Sauk Centre pleaded guilty to soliciting child pornography from minors via Snapchat despite knowing their ages, with concerns of additional victims. The case is linked to the "Project Safe Childhood" initiative.

An adult male was arrested for a weapons violation after he threw a gun from a speeding car and was caught by the police in the early hours of March 14.

Officer Chad Streiff of EPPD received two hockey sticks for making multiple hat trick DWI arrests. Officer Hunter Fricke was honored for stopping speeding teens. Both officers were recognized for their dedication to traffic safety.

The Riverside Rockets will perform 1950s style music at the Coon Rapids Civic Center tonight at 7 p.m., as part of the city's annual Winter Concert Series.

The Mankato Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with South Central Toward Zero Deaths, is distributing free Uber vouchers to prevent impaired driving during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

MnDOT is hosting an open house to discuss road work including the Hwy. 25 bridge resurfacing and I-94 expansion in Monticello that may affect local traffic.

Ramsey County introduces "On My Terms," allowing sexual assault survivors to report incidents through an advocate, aiming to provide more control and support to victims over 18.

Hennepin and Ramsey counties in Minnesota are offering a free program, CEO Now, to help local small business owners expand their companies, with applications open from March 14 to April 25.

The Plymouth Police Department detailed a night of incidents, ranging from noise complaints to domestic violence, in a Facebook post, showing the varied nature of their work.