Coon Rapids announces its Public Works Open House on May 17, offering tours and the chance to see heavy machinery, aiming to educate and entertain residents.

Oakdale Library's Fix-It Clinic on August 2 encourages sustainability by teaching repair skills to fix items like toasters and lamps, while also seeking volunteers.

Apple Valley officials remind residents to keep trash bins hidden, except on collection days, and offer storage tips and solutions on the city website.

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously backed measures for Civil Rights, housing, and legal aid, and celebrated community engagement and public health efforts.

Eden Prairie announces spring events and projects, including community clean-ups, roadwork updates, transit sessions, art initiatives, and a State of the County address.

The Eden Prairie Community Center offers new fitness programs and welcomes back Gamiel in May, including Reiki, sound baths, Bunny Yoga, a free Mother's Day POUND® class, and sensory-friendly swimming. Facility maintenance updates are also provided.

Eden Prairie offers a recycling event and a nature open house on May 3, and the Eden Prairie Players will present "Women's One Acts+" plays from May 9-18.

A librarian in Minnesota creates a display on missing and murdered Indigenous women to raise awareness coinciding with the National Day of Awareness for the issue.

Washington County is hosting a free Garden Tool Swap on May 7 at two locations for residents to exchange garden tools.

May has been designated as Building Safety Month, emphasizing education and improvements in building safety, backed by the International Code Council.

Minneapolis is set to celebrate its annual Neighborhood Day on May 3, featuring diverse community events like duck races and kickball, highlighting the city's community spirit.

Anoka County was recognized as one of Forbes' Best Midsize Employers for 2025, an accolade determined by employee surveys conducted in collaboration with Statista.

A historic home in St. Paul was restored and sold to a first-time buyer with aid from Ramsey County's FirstHome program, also providing job training for COVID-19-displaced workers.