Blaine offers a beautification grant of up to $5,000 for home improvements, requiring a minimum $4,000 project cost with $1,000 on beautification. Homes must be over 30 years old and valued under $400,000.

Coon Rapids PD collaborates with social worker Lori Halbur to offer "Meet the Social Worker" sessions for assistance with issues like mental health and housing.

SWAT teams safely detained 14 individuals, including three main suspects, during a targeted early morning operation as part of an ongoing robbery investigation.

Minneapolis seeks volunteers for city boards and commissions to reflect its diverse population, with opportunities to shape policy including in police oversight. Deadline for applications is March 31.

Two University of Minnesota scientists, Carrie Haskell-Luevano and Douglas Allchin, were elected as 2024 AAAS Fellows for their contributions to science and society.

Eden Prairie announces a curbside recycling program for bulky items from April 1 to May 30, excluding hazardous materials, with a $30 pickup fee plus item charges.

Bloomington invites input on the CDBG Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 and the 2025 Annual Action Plan, including a public hearing and a 30-day review period.

St. Louis Park is holding a public hearing on May 14, 2025, for its five-year Capital Fund Action Plan concerning housing projects, open for public review and feedback.

Minneapolis announced its annual Trans Equity Summit, occurring on August 11, focusing on trans rights and intergenerational power, with Mayor Frey stressing the city's commitment to supporting the transgender community.

St. Louis Park updates city code with Ordinance No. 2693-25 to regulate cannabis-related businesses, effective April 11, 2025, introducing a fee schedule for retailers.

A Blaine man pleaded guilty to sending hoax threats to the FBI, causing evacuations and investigations. He targeted a relative in a personal vendetta.

St. Louis Park officials have approved rezoning certain properties on Minnetonka Boulevard to encourage diverse, mixed-use development, effective April 11, 2025.

Saint Paul, Minnesota hosted the Green Ramsey Expo & Career Fair, focusing on sustainable practices and green careers.