The St. Louis Park City Council declared May as AAPINH Heritage Month to honor the heritage and contributions of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Duluth's Mayor Reinert is disappointed as the legislative session ended without a bonding bill, jeopardizing crucial infrastructure projects such as a water treatment plant and bridge restoration.

Minnesota passes a policy improving pay and working conditions for rideshare drivers, which includes a controversial preemption clause limiting local regulation.

Brooklyn Park is seeking candidates for upcoming City Council elections. Interested locals can file from May 21 to June 4, 2024, by obtaining a packet, gathering 25 signatures, and paying a $25 fee. Details are available on the city's website.

Officer Chad Streiff wins MADD's Red Medallion for 156 DWI arrests in 2023, recognized by Eden Prairie Police.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has declared May Building Safety Month to promote awareness of building codes and the importance of urban infrastructure safety.

Anoka County's "Green Superheroes of Science" initiative, led by 4-H youth, earns the Community Leadership Award for addressing plastic pollution, amidst broader infrastructural projects and civic plans.

The CCPO urges local residents to attend a public hearing to discuss police oversight, while MSP Airport transitions to GPS-based navigation and seeks public input on noise concerns.

Minneapolis lawmaker advocates for Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorians due to a surge in asylum cases. A resolution will be presented to the federal government for consideration.

The Saint Paul Police Department is intensifying speed enforcement this summer, starting on Cretin Avenue, focusing on traffic law adherence for safety.

Rideshare drivers in Minnesota will receive a 20% pay raise under a new agreement ensuring Uber and Lyft continue operations, with bipartisan support for the legislation to be signed soon.

The Minnesota Senate narrowly passed an education finance bill backed by Sen. Mary Kunesh, aiming to boost school funding and enhance educational equity. It now awaits Gov. Walz's signature.

Minnesota's Senate passed HF 4757, introduced by Senator Lindsey Port, to establish a comprehensive cannabis agency, aiming to regulate the industry, expunge past convictions, and ensure equitable market access.