Coon Rapids is upgrading Burl Oaks Park's playground based on survey feedback, focusing on inclusivity and ADA compliance with features like wood chips and rubber surfaces. The $150,000 project will serve kids for over 20 years.

Eden Prairie's annual Arts in the Park event on August 16 invites artists to apply by June 2 for a chance to sell and showcase their work at Purgatory Creek Park.

Minneapolis is investing $225 million in infrastructure, including road resurfacing, bridge repairs, and lead water line replacements, with real-time updates provided via a new online dashboard.

Scott County offers an outdoor Qigong class at Cleary Lake Regional Park on May 25, for relaxation and a tech detox, led by teaching artist Scott Stafford.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a "Morning Stretch & Stroll" program for individuals 55+, held on Mondays in May from 9 to 9:30 AM, focusing on gentle exercise and socializing.

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park in Scott County is hosting a wellness retreat for women with hiking, tea, yoga, and birdwatching. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.

The Ramsey County Community & Economic Development Department's 2024 Annual Report details its efforts on affordable housing and small business growth, viewable online.

Minneapolis man indicted for threatening to murder a U.S. Congressperson, with charges of interstate threat transmission, awaiting federal court proceedings.

A man was arrested by Minneapolis Police for possessing a ghost gun, which are untraceable firearms, following a traffic stop and surveillance based on a tip.

St. Louis Park is preparing for the 55th Earth Day with events and initiatives promoting sustainability and renewable energy, including discounted home energy audits and an Electric Vehicle Petting Zoo.

Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park is set for trail improvements, including new striping, signs, a bike lane by Amelia Pond, a trail near Cedar Avenue, and a pedestrian bridge over Minnehaha Creek.

Brooklyn Park is hosting an EDA meeting on April 21, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda and materials are available online for public review and participation.

The Eden Prairie Police Department will host a Drug Take Back Event on April 26 with the DEA, offering free disposal of medications at the Senior Center.