Blaine, Minnesota, is updating three parks with new playground equipment to replace the current, aging installations. The makeover aims to ensure safety and improve aesthetics, with distinct designs for each park.

A new Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened in Maple Grove's southwest corridor, promising a variety of fresh Tex-Mex dishes to residents seeking more local dining options.

University of Minnesota study highlights disparities in AI use in healthcare, with hospitals often failing to check AI for biases and resources affecting AI implementation and evaluation.

Jon McCullough was sworn into the Maple Grove City Council in a ceremony, succeeding where Mayor Steffenson and Councilmember Janigo attended, but Johnson and Ostaffe were absent.

Nearly 900 Coon Rapids residents participate in the city's organics recycling program, which includes newly added drop sites, aiming to align with a mandate for curbside organic waste collection by 2030.

The ROC in St. Louis Park is hosting a Disco Ball Ice Skating event for all ages on January 17 with a DJ, lights, and skate rentals for $3. A repeat event is scheduled for February 7.

Many Minnesota homes have radon levels above safety limits, with the City of Minneapolis urging testing and offering low-cost kits during Radon Action Month.

Brooklyn Park is inviting residents to apply for city commissions, with a focus on diversity and community representation. Applications are open until January 31, 2025.

A Tactical Response Unit executed a search warrant at Kensington Place Apartment Complex early yesterday as part of a Brooklyn Park PD firearm investigation, resulting in one arrest.

The article discusses Rockport, LLC's proposal to change a gravel mine into a commercial and industrial hub, to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 15, 2025.

The City of Minneapolis opens applications for the "Step Up" internship program to help underserved youth gain career experience.

The Justice Department and Minneapolis Police Department have agreed on a consent decree to enforce police reforms aimed at rectifying issues with racial discrimination and excessive force.

The Coon Rapids Police Department offers CATGUARD marking kits to deter catalytic converter theft, allowing for traceable serial numbers to be engraved on converters.