Bloomington celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring 911 center professionals for handling over 142,614 calls and 79,832 dispatch events in the past year.

Minneapolis Public Works began annual spring street cleaning on April 22, expecting to finish in four weeks, with temporary "No Parking" signs posted to avoid towing inconveniences. An online map helps residents track the schedule.

Mankato Police and Fire departments celebrated National Volunteer Week by thanking local volunteers like RESERVE officers and CERT members on Facebook for their contributions to public safety.

Brooklyn Park Police Department is hiring experienced officers, offering a salary between $95,908.80 and $114,171.20 annually, and emphasizing community policing.

Tactical Response Unit executed a high-risk search warrant in Brooklyn Park, detaining two with no incident, as part of an unnamed police investigation.

The Metro Council celebrates Earth Month by emphasizing regional environmental efforts, including the transformation of Crow-Hassan Park and the Dakota-led Wakan Tipi project, alongside community tree planting and water restoration initiatives.

Burnsville, Minnesota invites locals to various volunteer programs like the Mobile Volunteer Network for emergency support and environmental initiatives like the Market Garden and Wetland Evaluation programs.

Minneapolis inked eco-focused energy deals with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, targeting a 93% reduction in electric emissions by 2035 and a 20-30% cut in gas emissions.

New safety measures are being proposed for building demolitions in Minneapolis Ward 9. Council Member Jason Chavez announced recommendations for better communication and strict protocols to ensure resident safety and minimize disruptions.

Mankato police are searching for Lul Gatbel Lul, the suspect in a stabbing on Eastport Drive. The victim was hospitalized. Lul is described as a 6-foot-tall black male and may be in a white Chrysler 200, plate RPP 986. Public assistance is requested.

A man was fatally shot outside a Northside apartment in Minneapolis, marking the city's first homicide since February 15th. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Minneapolis weather forecast includes clouds, sporadic showers, and varying winds, with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s, plus chances of rain throughout the week.

Plymouth's 36th Avenue Rehabilitation Project begins on April 21, with road and safety improvements expected until November 2025, affecting traffic and pedestrian routes.