Village Bank in Blaine has been named "SBA 504 Lending Partner of the Year" for 2023 by the CMDC for its success in helping small businesses through the SBA 504 loan program.

Minneapolis is honoring public health heroes with an award ceremony and resource fair, recognizing contributions in areas like wellness, violence prevention, environmental justice, and food systems.

Chanhassen celebrates Arbor Day with a community tree-planting event on May 4 at Meadow Green Park, inviting locals to contribute to the city's greening initiatives.

Plymouth's water main flushing and street sweeping initiatives aim to prevent pollutant runoff into local water bodies and tackle sediment buildup in pipes, with a schedule available online or by phone.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center is seeking junior high students for its Junior Naturalist program to teach volunteerism and leadership through environmental stewardship.

The first-ever Youth Day in Minneapolis City Hall brought nearly 100 high school students to engage with city officials and influence local policy. Council Member Jason Chavez encouraged civic engagement in his closing speech.

The St. Louis Park Police Department is addressing a shortage of officers and lack of diversity with their Pathways to Policing Program, offering paid training to diverse applicants.

Ramsey County's SOS Sexual Violence Services calls for volunteers to help victims of sexual violence through their 24-hour crisis line, hospital support, and support groups.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office reports a series of arrests, including DWIs, domestic violence, and controlled substances violations, between April 8-14.

Anoka County offers free legal consultations for residents on Law Day, including expungement and family and housing law issues at designated venues within the Government Center.

The Ramsey City Council approved plans for new auto repair shops and extended a moratorium on adult cannabis businesses while reviewing city infrastructure and development.

Police responded to reported gunfire at a Brooklyn Park business complex, found bullet-damaged property, but no injuries, and recovered three handguns. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The "What's Your Big Idea?" career fair in Blaine, MN, on May 2, 2024, aims to connect job seekers with local businesses, featuring a VR learning lab.