Brooklyn Park has designated January 13-17 as Recycling Week. Residents are reminded to place their bins curbside by 6:30 a.m. Ensure proper placement and avoid bagging recyclables. The Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app is available for assistance.

The City of St. Louis Park encourages residents to attend the National Day of Racial Healing event featuring discussions and closing remarks from Mayor Nadia Mohamed.

Mayor Ron Case reflects on Eden Prairie's progress and future challenges in his New Year's statement, emphasizing the city's development and infrastructure while acknowledging issues like social inequity and housing.

Eden Prairie invites residents to partake in a survey on the city's quality of life and announces a student contest themed around Black History Month. Council members are sworn in, with new plans discussed for city development and infrastructure.

Eden Prairie invites K-12 students to enter the "Words in Action" contest for Black History Month, interpreting quotes from Black leaders into art or media, with winners recognized at a City Council meeting.

Minneapolis Health Department is distributing 400 free radon test kits in January to encourage residents to test their homes for radon, a preventable health risk linked to lung cancer.

Mike Gamache was selected as Chair and Jeff Reinert as Vice Chair of the Anoka County Board, which will now operate under a committee of the whole structure.

The City of Burnsville, Minnesota is hosting a free winter safety seminar focused on safe fireplace use on January 16 to educate residents and strengthen community safety.

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.