Minnesota Senator Melissa H. Wiklund introduces Senate File 379 to the State and Local Government Committee to improve cybersecurity for local governments.

Maple Grove's City Administrator Heidi Nelson updated citizens on local government and community events including a City Council meeting recap, the indoor farmers market, and an open house for Weaver Lake Road improvements.

The City Council focused on infrastructure and safety, appointing Jon Urquhart to the Fire Civil Service Commission, accepting a police canine grant, denying a car wash design, and planning street and sewage updates.

The Duluth City Council adjusted its meeting start time from 7 PM to 6 PM, as per a unanimous vote. The change aims to improve public engagement and complies with state law.

Minneapolis Council Member Chavez reaffirmed the City Council's commitment to preserving George Floyd Square for remembrance, challenging Mayor Frey's veto against transforming the area into a pedestrian plaza.

Wright County has launched a new online system, Public Access, to enhance property tax payments and searches, promising a smoother user experience while maintaining the same information.

Minnesota Senator Aric Putnam introduced a bill for licensing and regulating third-party alcohol delivery services to enhance safety and accountability.

Senator Susan Pha proposed a bill for $2 million in funding for BrookLynk, a youth workforce development program serving Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.

Eden Prairie offers a free six-week City Government Academy to provide residents with an inside look at municipal operations. Applications close March 14.

Ramsey County designates February 2025 as Black History Month, focusing on the role of African Americans in labor and the pursuit of economic justice.

Washington County Board acknowledged Idrees Ahmad for his MinnVotes app and elected new Regional Railroad Authority chairs.

Hennepin County deputies joined a record-setting security force for a Presidential Inauguration, securing the event and inaugural balls in Washington, D.C.

The Metropolitan Council adopted Imagine 2050, a plan promoting equitable growth in the Twin Cities, focusing on clean water, affordable housing, transit, and parks.