Family Promise in Anoka County broke ground on a new guest house to support homeless families, which will include eight apartments and is expected to open in fall 2026.

Scott County faces financial uncertainty due to unpredictable federal grants and potential cost shifts from Minnesota's state budget proposals, which may result in increased property taxes for residents.

Four individuals were sentenced for a violent robbery at a Hopkins grocery store, with the last defendant, Katrice Rene Sanders, receiving a 34-month federal prison term.

CenterPoint Energy is upgrading gas infrastructure in Braham, including installing new gas mains and replacing service lines. Completion is expected by next week. The company acknowledges community patience during these upgrades.

Eden Prairie honored staff at a recognition event, celebrating three employees' 25-year service and giving Alyssa Benkowski two awards for exceptional performance.

MMCD is deploying drones to combat mosquitoes, alongside trucks and helicopters, ensuring safe and effective pest control, with activities beginning in April, possibly on private lands.

Minneapolis announces a variety of spring park events, including garden parties, concerts, sports, and movie showings, many of which are free to the public.

CenterPoint Energy is carrying out infrastructure updates in Madelia, installing gas mains with some local street amenities temporarily inaccessible during the work.

Upgrades to Fridley's natural gas infrastructure by CenterPoint Energy this summer will cause noise and no service interruptions, with restorations following completion.

Plymouth's Bark in the Park event on May 17 offers free admission and features vendors, dog rescues, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Dogs must be leashed.

Eden Prairie Police joined forces with Bloomington Police in a basketball game to raise funds for MN COPS, netting over $35,000 to support families of fallen officers.

CenterPoint Energy is working on infrastructure upgrades in Brainerd at Oakridge Road and Beech Street, affecting traffic with detours, and will move northward, with further road closures expected.

CenterPoint Energy is upgrading natural gas lines in Loring Park, causing traffic and sidewalk disruptions, with work continuing along Spruce Place and West 15th Street.