The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District adds drones to fight mosquitoes in the Twin Cities, continuing the use of traditional methods and prioritizing environmental sensitivity.

The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance to support street vendors, increasing license locations and easing business operations, particularly benefiting immigrants and POC.

Minneapolis Police Department is recruiting cadets, offering $24.09/hr wages, free tuition, and training. The program does not require a college degree and aims to prepare recruits for Minnesota POST Board requirements.

The Ramsey County Community & Economic Development Department's 2024 Annual Report details its efforts on affordable housing and small business growth, viewable online.

The River Hub at Graco Park in Minneapolis, with technology and art amenities, opens on May 10th, featuring green initiatives such as solar panels and bird-safe windows.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, continues as Tree City for the 40th year and earns the Tree City USA Growth Award for its urban forestry efforts and community engagement.

Minneapolis resumes St. Anthony Parkway resurfacing in May with a month-long closure from Hayes Street NE to Johnson Street NE. A community meeting is scheduled.

The Brooklyn Park Operations & Maintenance Building in Minnesota is hosting a recycling event on April 26, 2025 for electronics and scrap metal, excluding general garbage.

Coon Rapids announces the Firecracker 5K and Kids Sparkler Dash for July 4, 2025, with early registration discounts and a variety of Independence Day festivities planned.

Mankato calls for volunteers for Earth Week's environmental efforts at Rasmussen Woods on April 19, from 9 AM to Noon; details available on their social media and webpage.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hosting an Earth Day Cleanup event on April 19, where volunteers can participate without prior registration at various park sites.

The Saint Paul Zoning Committee will review site plans and permits, including a new structure at the impound lot and a height increase for a building on Grand Avenue, during its upcoming meeting.

City of Coon Rapids National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on April 26 at the Coon Rapids Police Department, where residents can dispose of old meds responsibly.