Dr. Reena Kartha of the University of Minnesota discussed the challenges of rare diseases, emphasizing the need for research and better treatments, and highlighted the university's role in addressing these issues.

Minneapolis is planning a new bike skills park near Minnehaha Creek and is seeking community feedback through online surveys, open houses, and design pitches.

Minneapolis Police arrested two carjackers using ALPR technology and a coordinated effort across precincts, recovering a stolen car, gun, and ammunition.

St. Louis Park is seeking an accounting specialist to manage utility billing and provide customer service, with details on their website and an application deadline of March 10.

Minneapolis Police have enacted measures to preempt homeless encampments following public safety concerns, including fatal shootings and high overdose rates in the vicinity of such camps.

The article discusses the personal stories of Community Service Officers who serve the city and highlights the program's benefits, including free college tuition and a pathway to the MPD Academy.

Wright County Parks & Recreation opens campground reservations with new rules, including a seven-night stay limit. The 2025 camping season starts May 2 with varied costs for different campsite types.

The Maple Grove Police Department celebrated their Reserve Unit's annual banquet, honoring members for over 1,900 service hours and individual contributions including promotions and participation in community events like the MN Polar Plunge.

Rice County upgraded lactation rooms with SHIP partnership to provide a welcoming atmosphere for mothers, improving aesthetics and adding amenities like comfortable furniture and resource boards.

CIDRAP and experts have outlined research priorities to improve Zika virus preparedness, emphasizing the need for better diagnostics, global surveillance, vaccine development, non-human primate research, and data sharing.

John Bristol and Allan Pavek have joined the Maple Grove Planning Commission, as announced by the City on their social media. They were sworn in by Mayor Steffenson.

Maple Grove's Farmers Market and Grove Cove Aquatic Center are nominated for Readers’ Choice Minnesota’s Best, with a post from the city's local government promoting voting.

The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota is offering a crime prevention course for seniors to combat rising scams and crimes targeting the elderly.