Mankato announces a neighborhood meeting for Riverfront Drive residents to discuss the upcoming construction project between Main Street and Third Avenue.

The Coon Rapids Public Works Department is hosting its annual "big rigs" open house on May 18, offering community members a free look at city operations and vehicles.

Anoka County offers a free paper shredding event for residents and businesses at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center on May 4, with a limit of five boxes each.

Apple Valley reminds its residents to hide trash bins on non-collection days and provides guidance on storage and placement to maintain neighborhood tidiness.

The article details the mourning of Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell, behavioral crisis responder ride-alongs, community events, housing assistance programs, civic engagement opportunities, and a call for artists for a park project.

The Celebrate Brooklyn Park Tater Daze Parade and Community Gathering is set for June 1, with an April 29 early bird deadline for participants. The event will feature a parade, fair, live entertainment, and a makers market.

Oak Hill Park is hosting a youth safety camp on June 28 for children aged 6 to 10, featuring safety education and activities, at a cost of $47 for residents and $52 for non-residents. Registration ends on June 16.

Saint Paul is seeking licensed general contractors for affordable housing rehab projects, offering up to $40K for homeowner and $75K for rental rehabs. Interested parties should apply promptly as space is limited.

Professor Vladimir Sverak of the University of Minnesota was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his work on partial differential equations.

Wright County Health & Human Services offers up to $30,000 for innovative projects to aid COVID-19 recovery, with a proposal deadline of May 31 and an information webinar on May 17.

Adams Elementary second graders received 30 outdoor field desks donated by the Pagelkopfs for their forest classroom program.

Minnetonka Natural Resources is offering a tree steward volunteer training program in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and Hennepin County to improve local forest health.

Eden Prairie offers recycling events and pickup services, lead paint grants, celebrates local businesses, and honors employees with awards.