Blaine City Council enforces new lawn watering ordinance with a schedule based on address numbers to conserve water, effective from May 15 to September 15, with fines for noncompliance.

Bloomington celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, acknowledging the vital role of dispatchers in responding to emergency calls and coordinating public safety efforts.

Washington County plans a new Emergency Housing Services Building to aid homelessness, inviting public input at open houses.

Brooklyn Park is updating its zoning laws and encourages public participation through hearings on April 10 and May 8, with prior discussions and resources accessible on their website.

A high-speed chase in Hennepin County ended at a gas station, with two suspects arrested by combined police forces; the cause of the pursuit remains undisclosed.

Two vehicles collided at a Minnesota intersection, injuring an 82-year-old passenger who was taken to the hospital; the crash occurred when one driver failed to obey a stop sign.

Ramsey and Washington counties are expanding their food scraps composting program to include more communities, encouraging residents to recycle kitchen waste to reduce landfill use.

Police responded to gunshots in a Burnsville neighborhood, leading to a standoff and the arrest of a female suspect, with two officers sustaining minor injuries.

Minneapolis residents are invited to enter a lottery by midnight for a chance to buy a $30 tree to help increase the urban tree canopy, especially in less verdant Green Zones.

St. Louis Park's brush drop-off site opens on April 2, 2024, for residents to dispose of yard waste, while curbside collection starts on April 8 without extra fees.

Police Chief Brian O'Hara hosted a second Iftar dinner in Minneapolis, symbolizing his commitment to fostering unity between law enforcement and the Muslim community.

Gunshots disrupted a suburban neighborhood, resulting in no injuries but a bullet-struck residence and a fleeing light-colored sedan. Police found shell casings and are searching for suspects and a motive.

St. Louis Park residents can use a free brush drop-off site starting April 2nd for spring yard cleaning. Proof of residency is required. The site is open weekly until October and on weekends in November.