Woodbury is considering allowing chickens in certain urban zones, eliciting mixed community responses. Current rules permit chickens only on lots of 5+ acres, but the proposed change would allow three hens on smaller lots.

Woodbury's 14th annual Big Truck Day event is set for Sept. 28, offering interactive experiences with a variety of vehicles, including a quiet hour for sensitive attendees.

Woodbury is holding a Public Safety Campus tour with Mayor Anne Burt on October 1 to discuss service enhancements and a proposed sales tax to fund it.

Absentee voting for the 2024 general election in Ramsey County begins Sept. 20 with in-person and mail ballot options available. Additional voting locations open Oct. 18, and voter registration can be done online or in person with proof of residence.

Woodbury seeks volunteers for city advisory boards, encouraging high schoolers to apply. Roles involve shaping policies and projects with an October 16 application deadline.

Ramsey County is focused on equitable transit solutions, emphasizing the new Purple Line project that aims to increase connectivity, economic growth, and community inclusivity for underserved areas.

Minneapolis forecasts include a mix of sunny weather and potential severe thunderstorms, with fluctuations in precipitation and temperatures throughout the week, and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for possible hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

CenterPoint Energy begins replacing natural gas lines in Minnetonka's Willowood Dr. area, with construction from September 23 until early November, including service line updates and outdoor meter relocations.

Construction work in Minneapolis's Webber-Camden area continues as CenterPoint Energy progresses with gas line upgrades, altering traffic and parking until early October.

Phil Morgan was sworn in as the newest officer of the Eden Prairie Police Department, bringing a background in music and law enforcement from Arizona.

CenterPoint Energy starts natural gas infrastructure upgrade on Aldrich Avenue in Minneapolis, which may affect local traffic and parking until early October.

Republic Services rescheduled Greenhaven's Curbside Bulky Waste Cleanup for September 17 after an unforeseen delay, as confirmed by the City of Brooklyn Park.

Brooklyn Park's Sixth Annual Restaurant Week from September 23-29 showcases local cuisine with a Restaurant Week Bingo game to win gift cards at city eateries.