The City Council of Ward 1 unanimously passed measures to support the homeless, including extending eviction notices, reporting on encampment sweeps, and allocating funds for a transitional housing facility.

St. Louis Park adopted a new ordinance mandating a 30-day pre-eviction notice and landlord training, effective November 1, 2024. Additional training on bias and landlord-tenant law is offered.

Senator Foung Hawj received the 2024 Reuel Harmon Award for his work on Minnesota's parks and trails conservation from the state's Parks and Trails Council.

Minneapolis homeowners will see an 8.27% increase in property taxes for park funding in 2025, with the average home paying an additional $27 annually.

Coon Rapids has started absentee voting for the 2024 general election. Residents can vote in person or request mail ballots, with extended hours and special services for convenience.

Mankato announced three finalists for its new Director of Public Safety following Amy Vokal's retirement. The candidates include local law enforcement veterans Jeremy Clifton and Matt DuRose, and Wade Lyons from Austin, TX.

Mankato and Eagle Lake fire departments start joint training at the Mankato Firefighter Academy to enhance skills in fire behavior and safety, running until May 2025.

Minneapolis invests $1.5 million into Agate Housing to prevent closure, requiring the facility to match the funds for refurbishments and obtain city approval for an operations plan.

Minnesota Board on Aging allocates $4.4 million in grants to 37 organizations to support individuals with dementia and their caregivers, fostering innovation in care services.

St. Louis Park schedules a public hearing for October 7, 2024, to discuss Special Service District No. 3's service charges for 2025, with options for remote participation available.

St. Louis Park, MN will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2024, for residents to discuss a proposed $28,885 service charge for neighborhood maintenance in Special Service District No. 4 for 2025.

St. Louis Park invites community input on the 2025 service charges for Special Service District No. 5 at a hearing on October 7, 2024, to discuss funding for district maintenance.

St. Louis Park introduces a new ordinance to protect heritage trees and update local vegetation codes, with stricter tree removal regulations to support environmental conservation. The ordinance takes effect in 2025.