Minneapolis faces a week of fluctuating weather with cloudy skies, high chances of rain, and thunderstorms, accompanied by occasional strong winds. Conditions will vary with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Minneapolis celebrated Arbor Day at McRae Park with music, food trucks, a beer garden, and tree planting. The event included educational booths, tree climbing for kids, and tree-themed activities.

Crews are replacing gas lines and moving indoor meters outside in Lynnhurst, Minneapolis, with work expected to last a block per week. Residents will be notified and necessary relighting of appliances will be provided.

Armatage Neighborhood is undergoing two utility projects: restoration of disrupted areas by Q3 Contracting and gas mains replacement and meter relocation by Michels Corporation, scheduled to continue into May.

Eden Prairie hosts eco-friendly events including a Resilient Shorelines Workshop, the Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair, and a Spring Recycling Drop-Off Event, promoting sustainability and community involvement.

Elk River is organizing a Memorial Day Parade for veterans, led by Mayor John Dietz. The event will honor fallen soldiers and invites veterans to participate by walking or riding. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. on May 27.

Minnesota's State Parks will have free admission on specific days, with the next one on April 27, as part of an initiative to encourage outdoor activities.

Eden Prairie is seeking nominations for veterans with local ties to honor at their Memorial Day ceremony. Nominations for honorably discharged or active-duty military members can be submitted online by May 3.

Coon Rapids promotes organics recycling to reduce methane emissions from food waste and advocates for sustainability during Earth Month, including a park clean-up event.

A military veteran details the challenging transition to civilian life after 22 years of service, finding a new sense of purpose at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, which echoes the camaraderie of military life.

Ryan Simonis, a former Marine and seasoned public servant with numerous certifications, has joined the Bloomington Fire Department as a full-time firefighter.

The Neighborhood Watch program in Bloomington, with over 400 groups, empowers residents to improve safety by collaborating with law enforcement and building community relations.

The Bloomington Fire Department has advanced from using a 1946 Ford truck to modern equipment, with WCCO highlighting the department’s history and the reunion of two former firefighters.