Eden Prairie is holding a week-long Park Clean-Up from April 7-13 and hosting events on recycling, combating invasive species, supporting pollinators, and home electrification for sustainability.

The Dakota County Historical Society showcases around 100 quilts in its “The Threads That Bind Us” exhibit, with a special lecture on quilting techniques offered.

U of Minnesota and USDA researchers, backed by a $1.5M grant, address bird flu in dairy cattle with new surveillance and strategies for food security.

St. Paul partners with Nexus Community Partners to launch the LOCAL Fund for Worker Ownership, aiming to encourage businesses to transition to worker cooperatives to increase community wealth and local economic resilience.

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Blaine Police Department emphasizes helmet safety on social media, highlighting that helmets can reduce brain injury risk by 88%.

Dana Strahnson, a youth services librarian, received the St. Louis Park Human Rights Award for fostering diversity and inclusivity within the community.

Minneapolis celebrated its first St. Catty's Day, where 80 stray cats were trapped, vaccinated, and neutered by a coalition of local organizations and MACC, highlighting a community effort in animal welfare.

The Minnesota public safety community mourns the death of Goodview Fire Chief Jason Gruett, acknowledging his 26 years of service and legacy of selflessness.

Brooklyn Park is launching a curbside organic waste collection service starting March 31, with residents receiving a separate cart for items like food scraps and non-recyclable paper.

Eden Prairie's Riley-Jacques Barn is hosting an open house on April 19 for interested residents and businesses to explore the event space. Rental information and tours will be provided.

Apple Valley is enforcing stricter aesthetic ordinances, mandating items be hidden from view to maintain the area's appearance, affecting both residents and businesses.

Minnesota's DNR seeks public input on the management plans for Crooked Lake and other lakes, with a deadline of March 31st for feedback to inform future fisheries strategies.

The Minneapolis Police Department honored Officer Chad Fuchs for saving a baby during a narcotics incident and social worker April Smith for her community service.