Bloomington City Council plans a public hearing to discuss the vacation of easements at two locations on June 3, 2024, with options for in-person and online participation.

Minneapolis residents are invited to a public hearing on May 21 by the Community Commission on Police Oversight to discuss police practices. Public comments are welcome at the meeting or via the website.

St. Louis Park City Council has designated May as Jewish American Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the city's history and culture.

Minnesota State Senators commemorated May 14 as the Remembrance Day for Hmong Special Guerrilla Units, honoring their sacrifices during the U.S. Secret War in Laos.

The Minnesota Senate passed new consumer protections, including regulations on medical debt, internet neutrality, and student loans, now awaiting House review.

The Minnesota Senate passed the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act, aimed at protecting residents from the impacts of medical debt by prohibiting credit score damage and service denial for unpaid bills.

The Minnesota Senate passed a budget bill focusing on judiciary and public safety, including victim services funding and corrections staff pay raises, amid concerns over state budget sustainability.

St. Louis Park invites bids for a light upgrade project through BidVAULT by June 6, 2024. A bond of 5% of the bid is required with a commitment to equal opportunity and civil rights standards.

Minnesota has launched the Rural Speed Reduction Project to combat a 40% rise in traffic deaths by increasing police presence on rural highways until September 2nd.

St. Louis Park City Council passed an ordinance allowing restaurants serving liquor to operate closer to residential areas, reducing the setback to 25 feet, anticipating benefits for local commerce and community despite some resident concerns.

Minnesota leaders united at Phalen Lake to combat Aquatic Invasive Species, demonstrating decontamination methods and utilizing sniffer dogs to detect zebra mussels.

Minnesota's end-of-session legislative negotiations face tension between the DFL majority and Republicans, with accusations of GOP demands for legislative control and a return to gridlock.

The Minnesota legislature agrees to increase funding for Rochester Public Schools, with Senator Liz Boldon securing funds for a student attendance project and the P-TECH program.