Senator John Albers encourages middle and high school students to join the Senate Page Program, highlighting its benefits for civic engagement and education.

The Bartlett Police Department is offering a 7-week Citizens Police Academy to educate locals about police work, including hands-on experiences with various law enforcement aspects.

St. Paul is poised to rename its animal-control division 'Animal Services' as it prepares to relocate to a renovated shelter on Beulah Lane. The council will consider the change this week.

A North Minneapolis pastor has turned his church into a food-and-safety hub as a major ICE enforcement surge keeps families inside and strains neighborhood services.

The removal and reinstatement of the Pride flag at Sonoma Valley High School prompted community backlash and discussions on inclusivity, leading to the promise of a more inclusive flag policy.

Peoria announces two blood drives in February, offering donors a $15 gift card and Renaissance Festival voucher as compensation for contributing to local health needs.

An internal survey of National Rainbow College Fund recipients found high rates of anxiety, food insecurity and suicidal ideation, prompting a student advisory council. The fund is expanding outreach and fundraising to pair scholarships with services.

Peoria's Leadership Institute offers residents a 9-week insight into local government operations, starting April 15 with sessions every Wednesday evening.

Peoria's Police Citizen's Academy offers local residents an educational 10-week course on police operations, including SWAT and K9 units, starting February 25.

The article discusses Sandy's response to a fatal accident at Alta High School's intersection, with Mayor Zoltanski addressing safety improvements and public concerns on road safety.

The BPD highlights Andrea Donaldson's role and passion in their Victim Services program, focusing on her adaptability and emphasizing victim individualization.

Palm Beach County is advancing its Resilience Action Plan with initiatives to combat flooding and heat, including floodproofing and tree canopies, seeking community input through upcoming workshops.

Chanhassen, Minnesota urges better recycling habits as contamination threatens to close a local cardboard recycling site that collected over 29 tons of material last year.