Wright County developed a cost-effective method to make their own salt brine for de-icing roads, lowering costs from $1.50 to 15 cents per gallon, aiming to save $75,000 to $100,000 annually while being environmentally conscious.

Coon Rapids Police Department hosts drug take-back event on April 27 to combat prescription drug abuse and educate the public on the associated dangers.

Bloomington plans prescribed burns to revitalize local ecosystems, with safety measures in place and only under favorable conditions. Residents near burn sites will be notified.

Anoka County announces a week in April to honor public safety personnel and sets cleanup events for the Mississippi River, amid other local updates.

Minneapolis expects sunny weather today, turning more severe by mid-week with rain and thunderstorms. Critical fire conditions are also a concern due to dry, breezy weather.

Saint Paul businesses are embracing Earth Month with various sustainable initiatives, supported by local government incentives including grants, free assessments, and energy efficiency programs.

Officers responded to a morning shooting at Brooklyn Park's Willows Apartment complex, finding a bullet casing but no injuries or damage. Suspects fled and remain unidentified; the investigation continues.

A young man was fatally shot in Minneapolis; police are investigating and have yet to make an arrest. Witnesses are encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College theatre students present "Working," a musical about American workers’ lives, opening on April 12 with several dates following.

Plymouth, MN, launches a new Parks & Rec app to streamline park activities, events, and community engagements, allowing residents to easily engage in recreational opportunities.

Hoda Ali Abdi pleads guilty to wire fraud, admitting to partaking in a $250 million child nutrition program scam.

Coon Rapids is testing its emergency sirens twice today during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Residents are reminded it's a drill for disaster preparedness.

Minneapolis City Council's new rideshare compensation ordinance spurs the launch of nearly a dozen new ventures. Today's meeting may bring amendments amid debates on worker's rights and corporate pressure.