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.

Minneapolis Police participated in a community event at George Floyd Square, promoting peace and unity, reflecting on Floyd's death's significance and building stronger community ties.

The Coon Rapids PD celebrated their Police Explorers' participation at the 50th Police Explorers Conference and their learning and competitive experience there.

The City of Saint Paul highlighted Fair Housing rights, workplace ordinances, AAPI Heritage Month, and upcoming civic events in their HREEO Monthly Brief.

Starting May 4, the city will flush watermains nightly until May 9 to improve water quality, possibly causing temporary water discoloration. Residents can use a real-time map to track progress and should check water clarity before laundry.

The Duluth 1200 Fund has launched a loan program to revitalize its historic district, with $400,000 available for projects in 2025. Applications open May 5 until August 4, with decisions by mid-September.

Minnetonka awarded its 2025 Sustainable Minnetonka Awards, highlighting local sustainability achievements, including renewable energy advances by businesses and individuals, conservation efforts, and youth research on water equity.

Anoka County announces May 12 to 16 as Bike to Work Week to promote health and sustainability, inviting participation from local businesses and residents.