Explore Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park on May 21 for a family scavenger hunt with birdwatching, including spotting the rare purple martin, followed by bingo and prizes. No RSVP needed for this engaging outdoor activity.

Minneapolis is to receive two new street murals created by local artists in collaboration with high school students, focusing on community values and designed to enhance the city's Safe Routes to School initiative.

The Bloomington, MN City Council invites citizens to a public hearing on May 20 regarding the DEED CDBG-CV program's efficacy, encouraging in-person and remote participation.

Sibley Park Farm alpacas were sheared to prepare for summer, providing fleece for eco-friendly fabric production and inviting visitors to see their new looks.

A man was arrested following an alleged drive-by shooting in Mankato, where a victim's car was damaged by a bullet. The suspect, Joshua Armendariz, had a stolen gun in his vehicle and faces multiple charges.

Saint Paul is hosting a tech-focused month with events like tech workforce conferences, networking opportunities, and an AI conference to enhance local startups and the tech community.

Brooklyn Park calls for Grand Marshal nominations for the 2024 Tater Daze Parade and offers various community programs including park adoption, events for Older Americans Month, a walking challenge, summer camps with possible scholarships, and more.

The U.S. Surgeon General highlighted loneliness as an epidemic, with almost half of Americans affected. University of Minnesota's Henning-Smith discusses its health impacts and suggests both individual actions and policy changes to address the issue.

Minneapolis reports an increase in job market performance and workforce diversity, with Mayor Jacob Frey highlighting improved employment figures and HR efforts in recruitment and retention.

Anoka County's Centennial Library has introduced the IQ Kitchen, a facility equipped for cooking demonstrations and group events, complete with appliances and seating. Reservations require a prior orientation.

Duluth will inform residents about 2024 Sales Tax Street Improvement Projects with two sessions on May 2, including online and in-person options. Projects include resurfacing and ADA compliance, with no direct costs to property owners.

Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr. was sentenced to 262 months in prison for producing child pornography, following a guilty plea and arrest after a minor victim reported sexual abuse.

Residents in Hennepin County collected 419 pounds of unwanted prescriptions during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with the help of local authorities and Walgreens.