Three Mankato firefighters were honored for their exceptional service with awards for lifesaving actions and medical interventions during emergencies.

The Saint Paul Police Chaplains have provided spiritual support to the city's police force for 50 years, offering care, prayer, and a prayer for protection posted at the training center.

DHS is terminating fax services for home care agreements, seeking input on disability service reforms, mandating case manager training by August 2024, and hosting a webinar for family providers on cost reporting.

Sherburne County Health promotes mental health awareness in May with the theme "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World," encouraging participation in the "Be Seen in Green" challenge.

Volunteers in Battle Creek, Minnesota, joined forces to clean the Mississippi Riverbanks, collecting 104 bags of trash as a show of environmental stewardship during the Mighty Mississippi Clean-up Challenge.

Ramsey partners with the Recycling Association of Minnesota for a sale of recycled compost bins and rain barrels, requiring online preorders for May 1 pickup.

Senator Hauschild earmarked $3 million for a new hangar to improve the 148th Fighter Wing's infrastructural integrity and support Minnesota's national security efforts.

Experts advise against oak tree pruning to prevent the spread of the oak wilt fungus, as beetles that transmit the disease are highly active now.

Dakota County launches a "Water Wise Challenge" to reduce summer water consumption, offering rewards to participants and recognition to cities with significant participation.

Ramsey's Water Efficiency Rebate Program funds were exhausted by mid-April. The city announced that new grant funds might be available after July 1, 2024.

Mankato announces a neighborhood meeting for Riverfront Drive residents to discuss the upcoming construction project between Main Street and Third Avenue.

The Coon Rapids Public Works Department is hosting its annual "big rigs" open house on May 18, offering community members a free look at city operations and vehicles.

Anoka County offers a free paper shredding event for residents and businesses at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center on May 4, with a limit of five boxes each.