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.

May is Bike Month, and Commuter Services is encouraging biking as a greener alternative to driving with a campaign offering prizes for participants making pledges on their website.

Saint Paul has launched an initiative to redefine public safety based on youth perspectives, creating new indicators focused on everyday activities like outdoor play and public transportation use.

The City of Bloomington is seeking applicants for its local boards and commissions, with a deadline on May 27. This offers citizens a chance to impact city policy.

Bloomington is considering a new waste management rate structure that may increase costs for residents who do not reduce their trash, with a study influencing the 2025 rates.

Bloomington offers free compost to residents in the organics recycling program on May 11; enrollees can receive up to three bags by RSVP-ing by May 6. The initiative encourages sustainable waste management.

Xcel Energy is upgrading a vintage transmission line between Deephaven and Eden Prairie, keeping the original voltage and height, with completion expected by May 20. Minimal disruptions are anticipated as work occurs within existing easements.

Minnesota residents are volunteering to remove the invasive buckthorn shrub, aiding local ecosystems by adopting a 19-acre park area for this purpose.

Wright County Recycling Center is offering free cardboard boxes to the public with additional free compost and wood chips available for gardeners, catered to demands of springtime activities.

Dakota County recognized locals for public health contributions, giving awards to individuals and groups, including the Vape Waste Team and Bridgette Norring, for their efforts against issues like e-cigarette litter and drug fatalities.

Mankato firefighters are beginning their annual hose testing, ensuring each hose can handle 400 psi pressure, a crucial safety measure they shared via Facebook.

Last info session for Bloomington's pitch competition with $100,000 prize is tomorrow, covering eligibility and judging criteria. Applications close May 3.

CenterPoint Energy is nearing completion of its natural gas infrastructure upgrade in Minneapolis, with inside meter transitions to begin by early May.