Brooklyn Park has adopted "Slow Mow May," encouraging residents to maintain taller lawns to benefit pollinators. Participation involves online registration and may include educational events.

SWAT team detained four individuals during a warrant service in a Brooklyn Park neighborhood, with the operation conducted early in the morning without resistance or disturbance.

The National Weather Service is recruiting volunteers for its Skywarn program to provide real-time storm observations, offering free training in Wright County on March 28.

New York City announces its 38th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup for Earth Day on April 20, encouraging residents to volunteer in community spaces without pre-registration.

The City of Ramsey hosted "Duck-Duck-Wood Duck," where families built wood duck houses to support local wildlife and engage in conservation education.

Eden Prairie hosted "Coffee with a Cop," an event to facilitate discussion between residents and police officers, featuring free refreshments sponsored by the Clerc Family McDonald’s.

Burnsville, MN canceled its Community Safety and Wellness Workshop due to the recent loss of three first responders, intending to regroup and honor them in April.

Minneapolis is expecting a week of shifting weather with sunny days, risk of wildfires due to low humidity, and potential rain and snow mixtures as temperatures fluctuate.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is searching for Alissa Plieseis, a missing 16-year-old from Bigfork, MN, last seen on March 9, wearing a camouflage hoodie and jeans.

The Burnsville Police won a close ice battle against the Fire Department, with a 3-2 shootout. The event raised donations for the Fallen Burnsville Heroes and will become an annual tradition.

Minneapolis Police warn of "auto sears," illegal gun modifications increasing shootings, despite efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat their spread and use in crimes.

The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office has engaged in a friendly rivalry between their K9 and field services units, aiming to collect the most donations for a local food drive.

Duluth seeks state funds for a major overhaul of its downtown public library, aiming for demolition and new construction to create a multipurpose facility integrated with urban revitalization efforts.