Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten has been elected as an Assistant Leader of the Senate DFL Caucus, furthering her historic role as one of the first Black women in the Minnesota Senate.

Deputy Director Matt DuRose discussed the Yellow Line Project at the Law Enforcement Opioid Summit, which aims to integrate law enforcement with health services to tackle opioid addiction and mental health issues.

Minnesota Senator Foung Hawj proposes a bill to digitize game and fishing licenses by March 2026, modernizing the current Department of Natural Resources system to attract more outdoor enthusiasts.

MnDOT surpasses its DBE participation goal with 14.1% engagement in 2023, marking a significant increase from 6.6% in 2012, and securing over $129 million in federal contracts for disadvantaged businesses.

St. Louis Park is seeking bids for a city project involving sidewalk and curb renovations, with electronic proposals due by March 25, 2024, and an August 30, 2024 project completion deadline.

St. Louis Park is considering an expansion of the Groves Learning Organization and plans a public hearing. The city invites both in-person and remote participation, with accommodations offered for those with disabilities.

St. Louis Park invites residents to a Board of Appeal meeting on April 1 for property assessment concerns, with prior contact with the assessor's office recommended.

Hennepin County aims to plant 1 million trees by 2030, with initiatives including seedling sales and grants, funded by a $10 million grant for tree replacement, workforce programs, and increasing canopy resilience.

Bloomington City Council announces a public hearing on March 18, 2024, to discuss potential housing code changes regarding affordable housing opportunity.

Andrew Heger was sworn in as Chanhassen's new Fire Chief with 23 years of experience, ready to lead the fire department into a modern era of firefighting and community safety.

Burnsville is seeking volunteers to monitor Sunset Pond's water quality. Volunteers must use their own watercraft and commit to bi-weekly testing from April to October, with training and equipment provided by the city.

Minneapolis announces plans to create a zero-energy building at Mercado Central as part of its climate action agenda, alongside a $10 million investment in sustainability and workforce initiatives.

Minnetonka City Council accepted the 2024 assessment report, approved a new subdivision, permitted a garage-to-ADU conversion, and celebrated Minnetonka Academy participants.