The Park Grove Library in Washington County hosts a Craft Supply Swap on April 20 to exchange crafting materials, with donations accepted from April 10-18, excluding hazardous items.

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control collaborates with MacPhail Center For Music on "Play for Paws," where music students perform to alleviate shelter animals' stress.

Bloomington's Curbside Cleanup program starts on April 6, allowing residents to dispose of bulky items curbside for recycling and landfill. The city urges responsible disposal through its website.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center will host the "Oh the Places You'll Skate" Spring Ice Show featuring Skating School students. Shows are on April 25-27; tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children, free for under 4s.

County Hwy 35 in St. Michael will close for construction from April 4, 2023, with posted detours via 30th St NE and Hwy 19. Contact Sara Buermann for info; project completion expected by late fall 2024.

Blaine City Council enforces new lawn watering ordinance with a schedule based on address numbers to conserve water, effective from May 15 to September 15, with fines for noncompliance.

Apple Valley and Rosemount launch a Citizens Police Academy for residents to experience law enforcement from inside, requiring a background check to apply before April 23.

The Senior Safety and Wellness Fair on May 2nd in Blaine offers activities for those 55+, including vendors, speakers, and entertainment by Vinnie Rose. Registration is $12 at the MAYC.

Bloomington offers a free baby resource fair on May 4th at the Pond Early Learning Center, featuring educational sessions, giveaways, and refreshments for new and expecting parents.

VEAP, a non-profit organization in Bloomington, offers essential resources like a large food pantry to support individuals and families below the poverty line, without strict federal guideline adherence.

The Suicide Awareness Memorial arranged by SAVE will take place on May 18 at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, offering support to suicide loss survivors.

Bloomington celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, acknowledging the vital role of dispatchers in responding to emergency calls and coordinating public safety efforts.

The new Fire Station 4 in Bloomington won a construction excellence award from the Minnesota Construction Association for its design and benefits to the community.