Minnesota residents attended a public meeting to learn about a major road project on Hwy. 25 planned from summer 2023 until 2026, which will impact commutes and local businesses.

Blaine's Communications Department, with 37 years of expertise, manages diverse channels, including a website with 5M hits, to connect with residents and handle crises effectively.

Plymouth City Council appoints Kimberly Nelson and Catherine Cesnik to fill vacancies, with their terms lasting until January 2025. They replace Alise McGregor and Jim Davis and will be sworn in on March 26.

Lake Minnetonka declared "Ice Out" on March 13, starting the boating season while Hennepin County Sheriff urges water safety due to cold temperatures.

Senator Judy Seeberger proposes Senate File 4212 to streamline the evaluation process for physical education for special education students in Minnesota.

Senator Kelly Morrison is proposing a bill to reduce prior authorization in healthcare, aiming to speed up treatment, especially for urgent care, mental health, and chronic conditions in Minnesota.

Minneapolis is seeking diverse candidates for city boards and commissions to ensure community involvement in policy. Services will be provided for inclusivity, with a March 31 application deadline.

Maple Grove Police Chief Eric Werner discussed the importance of officer wellness and mental health on their Facebook page, detailing initiatives in response to recent law enforcement incidents.

Washington County Board focuses on mental health, opioid crisis, and infrastructure with new appointments, contracts for facility upgrades, liquor licenses for events, and road improvement projects.

Minneapolis city officials, including Mayor Frey, are attending a FEMA emergency response course to improve readiness based on recommendations from a review initiated after the George Floyd unrest.

The Minneapolis City Council passed the Rideshare Minimum Compensation Ordinance ensuring rideshare drivers receive the same minimum wage as others in the city, despite corporate pushback and a police investigation into a fire at a homeless camp.

Eden Prairie Police Department welcomed Kayley McCarthy as its newest dispatcher. With 14 years of experience, she brings valuable knowledge to the 911 Dispatch Center that handles emergency and non-emergency calls.

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied La Chic Investments' request to convert a duplex into a 10-unit facility due to proximity to other living facilities, while approving Olvin Mejia's housing project and Alatus LLC's sign for a new mixed-use building.