Minneapolis celebrates Arbor Day with a tree-planting event and festivities at McRae Park, including free seedlings, expert advice, music, and eco-friendly transportation options.

The University of Minnesota will host commencement ceremonies from April 26 to May 13, featuring speakers like State Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham and Mayor Melvin Carter.

Maple Grove offers a free child seat safety clinic with professional checks and educational resources on proper car seat installation, hosted by local police and fire departments in collaboration with health organizations.

Plymouth's Drop-Off Days offer a way for residents to dispose of unwanted items on April 26-27, requiring proof of residency and payment for certain items.

Ramsey County has designated May 1 as Green Careers Day to highlight sustainable job creation and honor companies leading in green technology and services. The Green Ramsey Expo and Career Fair will support job seekers in the green sector.

Minneapolis invites locals to join a new advisory board, the African American Heritage Work Group, to help recognize and celebrate the city's Black history.

Waseca County has developed a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to train citizens in initial disaster response, coordinated by emergency manager Denise Wright.

Hennepin Technical College hosted its annual First Responder Career Fair at the Brooklyn Park campus, connecting job seekers with public safety roles.

St. Louis Park Police Department is hosting a Drug Take Back event for medicine disposal on April 27, with continuous drop-box availability for residents.

Brooklyn Park's Slow Mow May initiative encourages maintaining lawn height at 3-4 inches to benefit pollinators and environment while still considering neighborhood aesthetics.

The city has rescheduled its organics workshop and compost site tour for May 1, offering an educational event on the city’s organics collection program and a tour of a compost site.

Bloomington's Book 'Em returns to engage the community with a donation drive for books and media, aiming to fundraise for local programs including crime prevention and literacy.

Maple Grove has announced its Juneteenth celebration for June 19, 2024, at the Town Green, intending to honor African American freedom and achievements.