The Minnesota Debt Fairness Act is now in effect, offering new protections for individuals with medical debt, such as banning credit bureau reporting and stopping automatic debt transfer to spouses.

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to investigate using city-owned land to aid unsheltered homelessness, including possible locations for a new Navigation Center.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is examining a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act. Advocates, including Senator Kunesh, gathered to support the act aimed at keeping Native American families together.

The Minneapolis Police Department celebrated the graduation of a diverse new group of police officers, including its first female Somali officer and first permanent resident officer.

The Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a new garage and denied a major variance for converting a building into a rental storage facility.

The Bloomington City Council invites public input on proposed updates to rental housing regulations during a meeting on October 14, 2024, at the Civic Plaza.

Senator Judy Seeberger from Minnesota leads efforts in D.C. to advocate for rural EMS support, after the state Legislators established an Office of EMS and funded services with $24 million.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners made key appointments, announced a grant for a patrol boat, declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and approved a Solid Waste Management Plan, among other October initiatives.

St. Louis Park City Council proposes a 7.52% hike in the 2025 property tax levy, totaling $49,979,665, with a public hearing scheduled for December 2nd.

A pilot safely landed a small plane on a Minnesota highway after losing engine power, with no injuries reported. The FAA is investigating the incident.

A Minnesota man faces charges after leading a high-speed chase, ending in a vehicle crash near a high school, with multiple agencies responding to the incident.

Morrison County officials attend meetings on emergency communications and public works from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, with accessibility accommodations offered.

The Coon Rapids Planning Commission will host a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to lower the minimum density for low-density residential areas.