Apple Valley invites residents to discuss the city's 2026 budget at an Open House on Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., to increase transparency and community engagement.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey directs $150,000 to local nonprofits for food aid amid SNAP uncertainty, urging community support and leveraging city resources to assist residents.

Early voter turnout in Minneapolis municipal election climbs to second-highest recorded, with 9.2% of registered voters casting ballots early. Ranked choice voting continues, and election results might be delayed due to its tabulation process.

Early voting in Ramsey County began on October 17 for the November 4 general and special elections, including Senate District 47 and several school districts. Residents can vote early at designated locations or request a mail-in absentee ballot.

Ramsey County property owners will receive Proposed Property Tax Notices in mid-November for 2026 estimates and can attend a public hearing on December 11 or submit comments online. An informative video is also available in multiple languages.

Minnesota's Medical Assistance Housing Stabilization Services program ended due to fraud, leading to a DHS overhaul and Medicaid provider system clean-up.

Jason Chavez corrected early voting hours to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the weekend before the election, with options to vote in person or drop off mail ballots until Election Day.

Elliott Payne criticizes Mayor Frey's administration for obstructing the City Auditor's investigations into city mishaps.

Minnesota Senator Zaynab Mohamed is set to receive the Politician of the Year Award from One Young World in Munich and will also be the first recipient of the Miguel Uribe Turbay Prize.

Kim Babine is named the permanent executive director of Minnesota's OJP after serving as interim since January 2025 and previously as deputy director.

Wright County is preparing for its upcoming election with a focus on voter turnout and early voting options, extending operating hours, and advising voters to review sample ballots and confirm polling locations.

Blaine Planning Commission schedules a public hearing to discuss amending a property's designation and rezoning at 8550 Van Buren Street NE for potential residential development.

Blaine's Planning Commission plans a public hearing on rezoning 8501 Old West 35W Service Drive NE from Commercial to Light Industrial. The hearing is on November 12, 2025, at Blaine City Hall.