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.

Minnesota Representative Dippel's bill to redirect PFAS settlement funds sparks a dispute with Senator Seeberger, who opposes reallocating money at the expense of other communities.

Senator Judy Seeberger has been appointed to serve on Minnesota's Public Safety Advisory Council and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council to enhance public safety and emergency medical services.

Ramsey seeks volunteers for advisory commissions on economic development, environmental policy, parks and recreation, and planning. Applications are open, with an initial review on February 28.

St. Louis Park city facilities are closed for Presidents Day, but Westwood Hills Nature Center park grounds remain open, providing outdoor amenities from sunrise to sunset.