Apple Valley and Dakota County officials offer guidelines for spring cleaning, including yard waste disposal, large item drop-offs, and dumpster placement rules. Pet waste cleanup is also encouraged for a tidy community.

The Bay Area's Mary Ann Young Center celebrates National Volunteer Week, honoring dedicated volunteers, with planned events and a call for more community involvement.

The MPD Cadet Program is recruiting, offering salary, education, and training without college debt, aiming to attract diverse applicants for a career in law enforcement.

Eden Prairie is hiring for various municipal roles including 911 telecommunicators, graduate engineers, and part-time positions like art and swim instructors. Application deadlines are in early April.

Rice County, Minnesota announces Severe Weather Awareness Week, emphasizing preparedness for weather emergencies with daily focuses, from understanding alerts to tornado and flood safety.

Minneapolis is seeking public input on its future budget priorities through a survey, aiming to align fiscal decisions with community values. Residents have until April 30th to participate.

The article celebrates Kyle Duchschere, an Eden Prairie Police Department evidence specialist, for his meticulous work managing evidence and his amicable nature.

Eden Prairie announces fire hydrant flushing, seeks Human Rights Award nominations, hosts a turf workshop and a construction webinar, promotes clean energy initiatives, and reports economic development progress. Public meetings are also scheduled.

Ramsey County announces Severe Weather Awareness Week from April 7-11 to educate residents on storm safety, including tornado drills and flooding preparedness.

Minneapolis is advancing its fight against food waste, with a city initiative helping restaurants reduce environmental impact through strategies for prevention, donation, and composting, aided by USDA funding and community engagement activities.

Apple Valley's annual tree and shrub sale allows residents to purchase various plants at wholesale prices, emphasizing environmental benefits and local biodiversity.

April's Earth Month celebrations focus on sustainability, with initiatives for environmental awareness, tree care advice, and tree planting recommendations. There are also events like the Arbor Day Tree and Plant Sale and a park clean-up.

Donnell Bratton and Stephany Aguirre Lopez won Ramsey County's Youth Workforce Champion Awards for their dedication to youth success in education and careers.