Bloomington Police host "Cops and Cones," a community event offering free ice cream for kids and a chance to meet officers at Scoops Ice Cream on June 4th, aiming to strengthen ties with residents.

Sherburne County officials will attend a social lunch at Los Ortizes' Mexican Restaurant with no county business discussed, in a gathering open to the public for transparency.

Anoka County's Centennial Library has introduced the IQ Kitchen, a facility equipped for cooking demonstrations and group events, complete with appliances and seating. Reservations require a prior orientation.

Broadway Bar & Pizza in Maple Grove reopens after 15 weeks, introducing Broadaxe Axe Throwing alongside their pizza offerings, aiming to provide a combined dining and entertainment experience.

Smokey Bear, the wildfire prevention mascot, will attend the Maple Grove Arbor Day event with photo ops and educational activities alongside wildlife experts.

Dakota County offers free paper shredding events for the safe disposal of personal documents, starting on May 4th and on select Saturdays until June 1st.

Minneapolis declared April 1-7 as Food Waste Prevention Week and is raising awareness for reducing food waste through educational initiatives and a goal to compost or recycle 80% of city food waste by 2030.

Ramsey and Washington counties are expanding their food scraps composting program to include more communities, encouraging residents to recycle kitchen waste to reduce landfill use.

Woodbury introduces a free food scraps pick-up service to turn kitchen waste into compost, lowering landfill use and emissions. Residents can order special bags for collection on the city's website.

The City of Ramsey is seeking food truck vendors for community events, calling for applications on their Facebook page, and providing licensing information on their website.

The Maple Grove Farmers Market, featuring over 20 vendors, opens this Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. with local produce, artisan goods, and family activities.

Stephanie Lehman leads the Minnesota Food Share March Campaign against hunger, aimed at stocking food shelves and leveraging donations with matching funds to meet community needs.

University of Minnesota's Professor Ubbink sheds light on processed foods, debunking myths and advising on healthy choices during National Nutrition Month.