The University of Minnesota Board of Regents toured health science schools, exploring innovative facilities and discussing state support for health care advancements.

Ramsey County announces its annual lifeguard certification courses with spaces filling quickly. Sessions are available at several locations with a fee of $250. Completion does not guarantee a Ramsey County lifeguard position.

Saint Paul Police officers visited Bruce Vento Elementary School to read to students and demonstrate police vehicles, fostering positive relationships and trust with the youth.

Minneapolis residents use deep winter greenhouses for year-round growing, while the city prepares for a cultural festival and supports local culinary entrepreneurship and acknowledges the Land Back movement.

Brooklyn Park is seeking five residents to serve on its Charter Commission. Appointed by a district judge, members volunteer three hours monthly to review and propose amendments to the city charter. Applications are open until April 15, 2024.

The Blaine Police Department established the Blaine Police Community Alliance to foster mutual trust with the community through monthly meetings and diverse participation.

The City of Plymouth is hosting a "Pint-Sized Prom" for kids aged 3-10 and their adults on April 5, at the Community Center, featuring dancing, photos, and refreshments.

Minneapolis is planning a meeting to discuss the Upper Harbor redevelopment, including residential and commercial spaces, a park, and a community center.

Minneapolis invites residents to discuss the future of George Floyd Square at a dinner event on March 28, designed to shape a community-focused vision for the site.

Scott County hosts a genealogy session for seniors at Cleary Lake Regional Park, offering assistance with ancestry research, document scanning, and storytelling.

Dana Wahlberg retires after 35 years in the Minnesota Emergency Communication Networks, contributing significantly to the evolution of the 911 system.

The article honors Molly Williams as the first known female firefighter in the U.S., highlighting her service in 19th-century New York and her bravery during a blizzard in 1818.

Mankato conducted a routine emergency siren drill at 1 p.m., as announced on the Police and Fire Department's Facebook page, to ensure the system's reliability.