HHS is reorganizing, closing half its offices, merging divisions, and laying off 20K employees amid funding cuts to public health programs, including a $11.4B reduction in CDC pandemic funds.

St. Louis Park officials have approved rezoning certain properties on Minnetonka Boulevard to encourage diverse, mixed-use development, effective April 11, 2025.

St. Francis students protest their school board's library book bans, while Minnesota senator and anti-book ban law author, Steve Cwodzinski, expresses pride in both the law and the students' actions.

CenterPoint Energy will begin upgrading natural gas infrastructure in the Morris neighborhood on March 31, with work causing disruptions but aiming for safety and reliability.

Gunfire was reported in Brooklyn Park, but initial police checks found no evidence. Later, evidence was found but no damage or injuries were reported.

Mayor Anne Burt invites Woodbury residents to the State of the City event on April 3 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course, for updates on city projects and civic engagement.

Washington County has announced an open house for public input on the improvement of a local intersection on April 30, with online feedback options available.

Duluth Police issued a notice seeking help to find missing 10-year-old Mila Larsen. She was found safe, with gratitude extended to the community for their assistance.

Deputies in Morrison County, MN found drugs during a traffic stop, with Jennifer Weber and John Moore Jr. facing potential 1st-degree possession charges.

The Minnesota DHS shared updates on services for the aging/disabled, inviting feedback on worker overtime, reminding of upcoming events, and announcing advisory committee applications.

Eden Prairie is holding a week-long Park Clean-Up from April 7-13 and hosting events on recycling, combating invasive species, supporting pollinators, and home electrification for sustainability.

Minneapolis Food Council seeks new members to advise on urban food policies; application deadline is March 31.

The Dakota County Historical Society showcases around 100 quilts in its “The Threads That Bind Us” exhibit, with a special lecture on quilting techniques offered.