Saint Paul Police ensure safety and seek new recruits at the high school hockey tournament at the Xcel Energy Center. They showcase a visible presence for security and set up a recruitment station near section 103.

The Historic Preservation Commission's meeting in Saint Paul is cancelled, but Planning Commission will discuss rezoning 964 Payne Ave. and a tall building at 1566 University Ave.

Senator Grant Hauschild proposes bills to increase aid for Minnesota's rural areas, addressing funding disparities and emergency medical service issues.

The Minnesota Senate Labor Committee has passed a bill to combat the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, aiming to enforce fair worker treatment.

Minnesota's bill defining School Resource Officers' roles heads to the Senate floor after committee approval, with expectations of bipartisan support.

The Minnesota Voting Rights Act, aimed at protecting citizens' election participation, passed the Senate Elections Committee and proceeds to another committee.

Eden Prairie's 2024 property assessment shows a slight market value increase with varying changes across property categories; residents have options for appeals.

Dakota County sends property valuation notices in mid-March, essential for tax calculations. Homeowners should review them and contact the assessor if there are issues before the May 1 appeal deadline.

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.