The St. Paul BZA addressed multiple zoning variances, with approvals for an extended porch and a front-facing garage, plus a major sign size increase for a development.

Senator Mary Kunesh received the DAR "Women in American History" Award for her significant community contributions and discussed Native Americans' voting rights history.

Ward 12 officials have set up Virtual Town Hall meetings to engage with local residents on community issues, with successful sessions already conducted and more planned for Longfellow and Nokomis East neighborhoods.

Minneapolis urges citizens to register to vote online or in-person, and offers options for mail ballots and an online registration status lookup for National Voter Registration Day.

Blaine amends its zoning code, refining commerce types in the 105th Avenue Redevelopment District and setting frameworks for development approvals and maintenance responsibilities.

Blaine has approved the sale of a key property for the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Project, marking progress in plans to upgrade the area with new housing, commercial, and recreational spaces.

Woodbury is considering allowing chickens in certain urban zones, eliciting mixed community responses. Current rules permit chickens only on lots of 5+ acres, but the proposed change would allow three hens on smaller lots.

Absentee voting for the 2024 general election in Ramsey County begins Sept. 20 with in-person and mail ballot options available. Additional voting locations open Oct. 18, and voter registration can be done online or in person with proof of residence.

Phil Morgan was sworn in as the newest officer of the Eden Prairie Police Department, bringing a background in music and law enforcement from Arizona.

The Minneapolis Office of Community Safety launched a bi-weekly newsletter to update locals on safety-related matters, with new leadership and community events highlighted.

Morrison County Board of Commissioners details a schedule of meetings and events from September 15-21, including environmental, planning, and community sessions.

Jim Dickinson was welcomed as Anoka County Administrator. The board also planned Baugh Street's overhaul, improved Linwood Township transit, and accepted library and parks donations. Bunker Hills park pavilions are to be reconstructed.

Minneapolis seeks volunteers for city boards and commissions to reflect its diverse population, with applications accepted until September 30. Services are provided to aid participation.