Maple Grove, Minnesota, seeks a new member for its Arbor Committee, tasked with maintaining the city's urban forest. Residents can apply online or request a print application.

Pease Park Conservancy in Austin responds to car break-ins and thefts with cautionary signage and increased monitoring by the park operations team and Austin Police patrols.

Lockhart residents are upset with the City Council opposing a ballot measure to decriminalize marijuana despite a 68% vote for it, citing state law issues.

Anoka County offers a free paper shredding event for residents and small businesses to securely dispose of documents on Feb. 1 at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center.

New Braunfels, Texas, has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, highlighting its commitment to tourism and economic growth.

Mankato, Minnesota warns against using storm water ponds for ice activities due to unsafe conditions from contaminants and moving water. The city advises using parks and trails for safer winter recreation.

Michigan nurses at U-M Health Sparrow ratified a new contract to avoid a strike, with 95% support. The deal includes wage hikes, shift differentials, and competitive benefits, avoiding January picketing.

Following President Trump's order to halt infrastructure funding, local officials are concerned about the Brent Spence Bridge project's future and hope for continued bipartisan support and funding.

The Philadelphia Eagles are covering adoption fees at local shelters until 2024, promoting pet adoption among fans alongside their "Dawg Mentality" campaign.

Minneapolis invites event organizers to manage Open Streets 2025, a community program fostering local culture and commerce, offering up to $100,000 for two events.

Milton city council approved hiring consultants for environmental assessments of greenspaces as part of their Greenprint strategy, discussed zoning changes, set election fees, and initiated a land sale with a sealed bidding process.

A brush fire in Pinal County, Arizona, led to evacuations in Queen Valley, but residents have since been allowed to return with a warning to stay prepared.

A child was erroneously dropped off at the wrong Miami school, prompting police to seek help identifying the boy and the man who left him there. The child was later safely reunited with his family after a mix-up by a family friend.