Coon Rapids invites volunteers for an Earth Month Park Cleanup at Lions Coon Creek Park. The event, focused on community engagement and park appreciation, requires an RSVP and preparation using guidelines from the city's website.

Eden Prairie announces fire hydrant flushing, seeks Human Rights Award nominations, hosts a turf workshop and a construction webinar, promotes clean energy initiatives, and reports economic development progress. Public meetings are also scheduled.

Woodbury's Lawns to Legumes program offers grants for eco-friendly yard transformations. Residents have until May 15 to apply and must comply with maintenance rules.

Wright County's digitization issue delays 2025 property tax statements, initially due early April. Online access expected next week, with county prioritizing the issue and an apology issued for inconvenience.

Woodbury seeks a new city administrator as Clint Gridley retires after 21 years. Consultant Dave Unmacht to assist; Baker Tilly to review applicants starting April 7. Semi-finalist list expected by mid-April.

Ramsey County announces Severe Weather Awareness Week from April 7-11 to educate residents on storm safety, including tornado drills and flooding preparedness.

Minnesota-based Anderson Brothers Construction will pay nearly $1.3 million to settle allegations of submitting false asphalt quality test results for federal road projects.

Boyd Hesdorffer steps down as supervisor of Eden Prairie Reserve Unit; Andrew Rockafellow and Tom Bahe take on new leadership roles. The Reserve Unit seeks new volunteers.

CenterPoint Energy is starting a natural gas infrastructure replacement project in the Longfellow neighborhood to enhance safety and reliability. No cost to residents; work involves replacing aging mains and possible temporary disruptions.

Golden Valley is set to receive a significant natural gas infrastructure upgrade by CenterPoint Energy starting mid-April, aimed at safety and reliability. No costs for residents, but traffic disruptions expected.

CenterPoint Energy will start a natural gas infrastructure project on North Logan Avenue, replacing old gas mains. There will be temporary disruptions, but no cost to homeowners. Road, sidewalk, and greenery restoration will follow the work.

St. Paul's Board of Zoning Appeals approved a major variance for a new supportive housing facility by Michael Tadros, despite it being closer to another facility than zoning codes typically allow.

Minneapolis is advancing its fight against food waste, with a city initiative helping restaurants reduce environmental impact through strategies for prevention, donation, and composting, aided by USDA funding and community engagement activities.