Maple Grove's annual Restaurant Week has started, offering special deals and discounts from 30 local eateries to showcase the city's diverse culinary options.

Bloomington has launched the Stop Food Waste Challenge, encouraging residents to adopt mindful food practices to reduce waste and save money, with tips on shopping, storage, and consumption at stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org.

The Bloomington Farmers Market is a Saturday destination for fresh produce and crafts, complemented by live music, promoting community and sustainable living until October 18.

Minnesota's Senate passed a bill aimed at reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, with a focus on energy transition investments and affordability.

Plymouth's summer farmers market opens June 18, offering local produce, crafts, and foodstuffs. Cash is recommended, and SNAP benefits are accepted. Service dogs only. Health safety measures are in place. Community groups can reserve outreach booths.

Sherburne County Commissioners will casually meet at Vitta's Mexican Grill on June 3, with no county business discussed. Public can observe as space allows.

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market opens on June 18, featuring local produce, crafts, and more, inviting vendors to participate and offering weather updates online.

The Minneapolis Health Department is tackling restaurant food waste by promoting reduction strategies, with benefits like tax breaks for participating businesses.

The Maple Grove Police Department partnered with Noodles to support the Maple Grove Explorers youth program through a fundraiser involving dine-in and online noodle orders.

Minneapolis Food Council seeks new members to advise on urban food policies; application deadline is March 31.

Mankato Police Explorers Post #243 is hosting a Pasta Feed fundraiser at The Loose Moose to support their participation in a state conference for aspiring law enforcement officers.

Minnesota's ACBC Food Shelf experiences a 15% rise in visits, with 1 in 5 households facing food insecurity. They aim to raise $100,000 and 150,000 pounds of food, with donations until April 6 magnified by the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign.

The Brooklyn Park Crime Prevention Association and Lion's Club are hosting a waffle breakfast to encourage community engagement with local safety initiatives.