Minneapolis seeks diverse applicants for its boards and commissions, emphasizing community involvement in public policy and noting the personal growth and community impacts of such participation.

The next BZA meeting will focus on proposed construction projects seeking zoning variances, including Amani Construction's townhouse complex and Right Time Sober Living's housing facility.

Coon Rapids seeks a local citizen to serve on the Coon Creek Watershed District board, with an upcoming application deadline and City Council review process.

St. Louis Park City Council adopts a new zoning ordinance for 5401 Gamble Drive, transitioning from office zoning to a Planned Unit Development (PUD), set to take effect on March 14.

John Bristol and Allan Pavek have joined the Maple Grove Planning Commission, as announced by the City on their social media. They were sworn in by Mayor Steffenson.

Blaine Police Department welcomes four new Community Service Officers to enhance public safety efforts and community-policing approach, garnering positive community response.

Saint Paul City Council seeks interim Ward 4 councilmember applications, with a March 13 deadline, offering an annual salary of $76,794, prorated for the term.

The House proposed a budget slashing $2 trillion, impacting Medicaid, drawing support from Minnesota's Republican Representatives and opposition from State Senator Liz Boldon.

Saint Paul joined San Francisco in suing over a presidential executive order threatening to cut federal funds to cities not enforcing immigration laws.

The Brooklyn Park Police SWAT Team conducted noisy training exercises on February 25 to improve breaching techniques, causing disturbance but no real emergency.

The Anoka County Board approved various local projects, including electronic poll pads, acknowledged March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, received donations for the Sheriff's Office, and planned infrastructure updates.

Senator Tou Xiong presents a bill for a new interchange at highways 36 and 120 in Washington County, MN, due to safety concerns after increased traffic and accidents.

Minneapolis appoints Robert Timmerman as City Auditor, succeeding interim auditor Siddhartha Poudyal after a thorough search process by the audit committee.