St. Louis Park City amends ordinances to allow sale of cannabis paraphernalia at licensed tobacco and hemp shops starting April 11, 2025, reflecting growing acceptance of cannabis products.

The Minnesota Asian Pacific Caucus held a hearing on AAPI issues, with Senators Xiong, Hawj, and Pha in attendance, highlighting challenges and successes. They are committed to supporting the AAPI community's unique needs amid broader state issues.

HHS is reorganizing, closing half its offices, merging divisions, and laying off 20K employees amid funding cuts to public health programs, including a $11.4B reduction in CDC pandemic funds.

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.

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.

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.

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

St. Francis students protest their school board's library book bans, while Minnesota senator and anti-book ban law author, Steve Cwodzinski, expresses pride in both the law and the students' actions.

The City of Plymouth seeks a Ward 2 resident to join its Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA); applications are due April 16. A map and details are online. HRA meets monthly to advise on housing issues.

St. Paul's Board of Zoning Appeals to hold a hearing on a requested zoning variance for a proposed supportive housing facility, which would be closer to an existing facility than current zoning allows.

Avian influenza was detected in a Stearns County dairy herd, prompting concern and action by state officials, with Senate Committee Chair Aric Putnam stressing the importance of response efforts and vigilance.

Trump's executive order to centralize U.S. election authority and mandate proof of citizenship for voting draws criticism from Minnesota's Inclusive Democracy Caucus.