Eden Prairie Art Center offers a full day of art programs for 6-10-year-olds on a school-free Friday, with supervised lunch and activities like "Art Mix" and "Animal Paints and Prints."

Mankato, MN's W. 7th Street closes for gas main work, reopening nightly, impacting Sibley to Owatonna Streets.

The Coon Rapids PD celebrated their Police Explorers' participation at the 50th Police Explorers Conference and their learning and competitive experience there.

The article informs that CenterPoint Energy has completed the upgrades to the Morris Neighborhood's natural gas infrastructure and will now begin permanent restoration of affected areas.

The City of Saint Paul highlighted Fair Housing rights, workplace ordinances, AAPI Heritage Month, and upcoming civic events in their HREEO Monthly Brief.

Starting May 4, the city will flush watermains nightly until May 9 to improve water quality, possibly causing temporary water discoloration. Residents can use a real-time map to track progress and should check water clarity before laundry.

Duluth reopens seasonal roads Skyline Parkway, Maxwell Road, and Seven Bridges Road after winter closure; West Skyline Parkway remains shut due to construction.

Minnesota law enforcement is intensifying efforts to prevent dangerous driving, focusing on speeding from May 1 through September 2, due to its role in a high number of road fatalities.

The Duluth 1200 Fund has launched a loan program to revitalize its historic district, with $400,000 available for projects in 2025. Applications open May 5 until August 4, with decisions by mid-September.

Minnesota Senate passes a bill to protect Section 8 voucher holders from federal cuts, including a three-month eviction moratorium, with a 34-32 vote. The bill aims to prevent homelessness amid potential support withdrawal.

The Minnesota Senate passed an Agriculture budget bill focused on farm health, food security, and avian influenza response, with additional funding for local food programs, Farm to School, and farmers' mental health.

Minnetonka awarded its 2025 Sustainable Minnetonka Awards, highlighting local sustainability achievements, including renewable energy advances by businesses and individuals, conservation efforts, and youth research on water equity.

The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 8th to discuss updates to business performance standards, impacting local small businesses.