Anoka County Board proclaims special weeks for corrections and peace officers, approves roundabout projects, breaks ground on Coon Lake Maintenance Shop, improves data security, receives ammo donation, and okays tax abatement for a sports center.

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy weekend for Minneapolis with showers and potential thunderstorms, high winds, and a persistent chance of precipitation.

Bloomington offers free compost to residents in the organics recycling program on May 11; enrollees can receive up to three bags by RSVP-ing by May 6. The initiative encourages sustainable waste management.

Minnesota residents are volunteering to remove the invasive buckthorn shrub, aiding local ecosystems by adopting a 19-acre park area for this purpose.

Saint Paul Police canine unit's narcotic dogs all passed their certification. Officer Campbell and K9 Doc stood out, placing third with a perfect score.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department's North Precinct is hosting a drug take-back event on April 27 for locals to dispose of unused medications safely.

Sherburne County, supported by the Just Transition Fund, launched the ILT Academy 100 series to aid local entrepreneurs and move away from coal-dependent industries, with optimism for fostering lasting economic resilience.

The 2024 Pavement Management project has begun in St. Louis Park, affecting streets and utilities, with emphasis on sidewalk and driveway renewals and sewer replacements. Residents must relocate private enhancements near curbs.

Ramsey County declares April 24, 2024, as Administrative Professionals Day and April 22-26 as Administrative Professionals Week to honor their vital contributions.

A false alarm in Twin Cities was sent broadly due to a mistake by Hennepin County Sheriff's staff, causing unnecessary panic. Corrections and system reviews are underway to prevent future errors.

A Minneapolis man, Michael Francis Hamer, 56, is sentenced to 16 years in prison for multiple child pornography crimes, including solicitation and distribution via social media. The conviction includes lifetime supervision post-release.

Morrison County announces a week of meetings on various issues, including housing and emergency services, available for in-person and virtual attendance, with accommodations provided upon request.

Carrollton is set to renovate Woodlake Lake, funded by a $22.4 million parks bond. The lake will get new amenities, with work starting by April's end, aiming for completion by early 2025.