Eden Prairie publishes new guidelines for backyard fires, including a 3-by-3-foot size limit, 25-foot distance from structures, and attendance rules. Fires can be kindled between 7 a.m. and midnight and must comply with specific safety measures.

Minneapolis is honoring public health heroes with an award ceremony and resource fair, recognizing contributions in areas like wellness, violence prevention, environmental justice, and food systems.

Chanhassen celebrates Arbor Day with a community tree-planting event on May 4 at Meadow Green Park, inviting locals to contribute to the city's greening initiatives.

Plymouth's water main flushing and street sweeping initiatives aim to prevent pollutant runoff into local water bodies and tackle sediment buildup in pipes, with a schedule available online or by phone.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center is seeking junior high students for its Junior Naturalist program to teach volunteerism and leadership through environmental stewardship.

Blaine celebrates National Small Business Week in May by featuring a local business daily on city pages, highlighting their contributions and resilience post-pandemic.

Ramsey County is hosting an in-person workshop to help residents with Medical Assistance renewals, offering guidance on navigating healthcare benefits.

Ramsey County's SOS Sexual Violence Services calls for volunteers to help victims of sexual violence through their 24-hour crisis line, hospital support, and support groups.

Eagan celebrated over 550 volunteers at a dinner, acknowledging their contributions of over 7,500 hours in 2023, with a value of $250,000 to the community.

Saint Paul seeks licensed General Contractors for affordable housing rehab programs, offering up to $40,000 for residential and $75,000 for rental property improvements with ongoing application acceptance.

Washington County celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the emergency response workers who manage crisis calls with a 99% response rate within 15 seconds.

The 'Big Ideas' Career Exploration and Hiring Event offers job opportunities and career resources in Blaine, MN, on May 2, 2024, encouraging direct interactions between job-seekers and employers.

Washington County announced April 17 as "Go Orange Day" to support road safety workers, urging drivers to be cautious in work zones and participate in solidarity gestures, aligning with National Work Zone Awareness Week.