Minneapolis is opening two Community Safety Centers to improve public safety and community engagement, with programs and surveys to solicit resident input, especially in the 3rd Precinct area.

Join a Spring Qigong Walk at Cleary Lake Regional Park on April 7 to learn stress-relief exercises guided by expert Scott Stafford. Suitable for all levels. Registration required.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting an archery event where expert instructors will teach participants of all levels on April 6, with provided equipment.

Saint Paul's Neighborhood STAR program is accepting 2024 grant applications for small business capital improvements.

A 4-year-old boy visited the Plymouth Police Headquarters to demand he be allowed to join the force, resulting in a humorous exchange and gaining the affection of the officers.

St. Louis Park's "Move Into Spring Challenge" encourages residents to exercise for 30 minutes daily for 46 days, offering a prize drawing and an Aquatic Park pass.

The Riverside Rockets will perform 1950s style music at the Coon Rapids Civic Center tonight at 7 p.m., as part of the city's annual Winter Concert Series.

The Mankato Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with South Central Toward Zero Deaths, is distributing free Uber vouchers to prevent impaired driving during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

St. Louis Park is hiring seasonal maintenance workers for April-November 2024. Applications are open until March 31, with positions involving upkeep of public spaces and potential overtime.

Brooklyn Park has adopted "Slow Mow May," encouraging residents to maintain taller lawns to benefit pollinators. Participation involves online registration and may include educational events.

CenterPoint Energy is set to upgrade gas mains and relocate meters in Lynnhurst, Minneapolis. Work will occur from April and continue into summer 2024, impacting areas between 46th St, Minnehaha Parkway, and Lyndale Avenue.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is hosting a free child abuse prevention training with experts from CornerHouse on March 19. Registration is required.

Stumpy's Hatchet House opens in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, offering a new entertainment option with hatchet throwing activities for locals seeking fun and competition.