Two Mankato Police officers were honored by Minnesota's Office of Traffic Safety for their exemplary road safety efforts, including a DWI "Hat Trick" award for Officer Strong.

St. Louis Park, MN, announces numerous children's programs for spring/summer in their Parks and Recreation Activity Catalog, including music, art, science, and cooking classes.

Minneapolis prepares for its Earth Day Cleanup on April 19, where residents can help remove trash from parks. No pre-registration needed, supplies provided.

Apple Valley's Home & Garden Expo is set to inspire residents on April 12th at Eastview High School, providing access to code enforcement staff for property maintenance tips and ordinance information.

Eden Prairie's Senior Center features events for Senior Awareness Month, new council members, and closures for maintenance. Offers activities like "Coffee with the Cops," environmental initiatives, and workshops on stress-free home sales.

Mayor Ron Case of Eden Prairie joins a national water conservation effort, urging residents to adopt sustainable practices and win eco-friendly prizes.

The 31st annual Minneapolis Earth Day Clean Up event is scheduled for April 19, and volunteers are invited to help clean parks without pre-registration.

Duluth seeks residents with knowledge of property values to join the Special Board of Review, which ensures fair property assessments and handles concerns.

The Rice County Diaper Bank Collaborative intensifies efforts to provide diapers to Northern California families, greatly alleviating their financial burden.

Anoka County seeks eco-friendly volunteers for its Adopt-a-Highway program, with 80 road segments available for litter cleanup commitments of twice yearly over two years.

Eden Prairie introduces a curbside recycling program for residents to dispose of bulky items, excluding light bulbs and batteries, with a service fee.

Dakota County is hosting a Teen Job Fair on April 12 at the Western Service Center, featuring potential employer meetings and virtual reality career exploration.

Blaine offers a beautification grant of up to $5,000 for home improvements, requiring a minimum $4,000 project cost with $1,000 on beautification. Homes must be over 30 years old and valued under $400,000.