Eden Prairie's Outdoor Center offers various winter programs, including a weekly open house, an animal feeding event, guided moon hikes, and astronomy nights with telescope viewing.

Brooklyn Park's Community Activity Center is set to undergo improvements with a $5 million grant, following a $26 million bond approved in 2018. The city council seeks public input on the renovation plans at a meeting on March 7.

Christy Bonczek, a Records Technician, celebrates her 20-year anniversary with the Coon Rapids Police Department, highlighting the importance of non-policing roles in law enforcement.

Eden Prairie's Polar Plunge set for March 9 aims to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota, marking its 17th year with a history of over $1.9 million raised.

Dakota County hosts Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops to educate on native plants, rain gardens, and shoreline stabilization, with grant opportunities for attendees' eco-projects.

Minnetonka prepares for 2-4 inches of snow with overnight plowing starting at 2 a.m. While arterial roads are prioritized, gravel trails won't be plowed due to warm conditions. Overnight parking is banned to facilitate plowing.

Eighteen-year-old Sophia Motl became Miss Coon Rapids 2024 and is actively engaging in community events, while promoting her ‘Jot Your Thought’ journaling project for children.

The March/April 2024 issue of Plymouth News covers the upcoming Presidential Nomination Primary Election, infrastructure projects on Plymouth Boulevard, and local community events.

The Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake has a variety of February events for all ages, including art carts for kids and teens, a native plant sowing workshop, a children's music show, and a teen fish printing class. It will close on Presidents Day.

Plymouth officials announce a snow removal effort for excess snow predicted to surpass 2 inches, urging caution and offering a live plow map and text alerts for residents.

Anoka County introduces a SAMHSA video guide on creating a personal safety plan for mental health crises, including coping strategies and the #988Lifeline, emphasizing self-help and support networks.

Officers from the Duluth Police Department engaged with residents over coffee at the Faith Haven Senior Housing, aiming to improve community relations.

Animal Care & Control invites New Yorkers to adopt a pet for Valentine’s Day, featuring a photo campaign by KME Photography to encourage adoption of animals in need of homes.