Minnesota Senator Heather Gustafson introduces a bipartisan bill, S.F. 856, to establish a new state watchdog, the Office of the Inspector General, for enhanced transparency and integrity in government agencies.

Blaine, Minnesota holds a public hearing on the Meadowland Estates West project proposing 30 homes and communal spaces on 19.24 acres. Community input is sought on the plan, previously approved but lapsed.

Senior quilters at Eagan Community Center donate quilts to charities and disaster victims, while finding social and health benefits in their weekly gatherings.

Eagan's Parks and Recreation Department is planning their 2026 Park System Master Plan focused on sustainability, equity, and catering to community needs in response to demographic changes.

Wright County homeowners have a published schedule for property valuation appeals starting in April, with both individual meetings and an "open book" period.

Hennepin County police affirm a commitment to community safety for all, regardless of immigration status, and clarify their role as separate from federal immigration enforcement.

Eden Prairie students have until Feb. 3 to enter the Words in Action Contest for Black History Month, with city initiatives and scholarships also highlighted.

Minneapolis is expected to experience snow and high winds, with potential travel hazards and new snow accumulations through the week as per the National Weather Service's forecasts.

Minneapolis seeks members for the police oversight commission, providing citizens the opportunity to influence police practices and accountability. Applications are due by March 16.

The 2025 Community Connections Conference in Minneapolis offers activities and sessions on local policies, funding, and civic engagement on Feb. 8 at the Convention Center.

Minneapolis temporarily closes outdoor skating and hockey rinks due to warm weather, with the MPRB predicting a reopening next week as temperatures drop.

Coon Rapids has commissioned a new water tower with double the capacity of its predecessor to improve the city's water system and ensure consistent water pressure.

Bloomington seeks exhibitors for an Early Childhood Expo aimed at resources for children under five and caregivers, with a February 21 registration deadline.