Xcel Energy in Minnesota is proposing a rate increase, seeking MPUC approval for a 9.6% hike in 2025 and an additional 3.6% in 2026, potentially raising residential bills by $13.79 monthly. Public hearings are scheduled for input.

St. Paul may declare Hamm’s Brewery a heritage site; the city invites input on preservation and zoning changes. Meetings resume in-person, contact available for information.

Minnesota legislators express solidarity with striking University of Minnesota workers from Teamsters Local 320, urging the university to negotiate fairly for better wages and contracts.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah campus, following the earlier deaths of Melissa Hortman and her husband. Sherburne County Board condemned the violence, echoed by former President Bush's call for peace.

Apple Valley has updated its city code, with Ordinance No.1151, broadening permitted retail uses in Zone 4 to enhance the local business ecosystem and cater to community needs.

Xcel Energy proposes a rate hike, prompting Burnsville to schedule public hearings for resident feedback, with virtual sessions on September 16 and 23.

MnDOT plans to upgrade I-494, with a public hearing in Bloomington set for October 13. The project aims to ease congestion, enhance safety, and upgrade infrastructure including adding EZ Pass lanes and reconstructing the 82nd St. interchange.

The Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission will discuss the Vertical Church's request to replace historic stained-glass windows during their meeting on September 22.

The Eden Prairie Police Department is recruiting officers, offering a strong support system, excellent equipment, and diverse opportunities for career advancement.

Public hearing for Normandale Lake District Plan amendment on September 18, hosted by the Bloomington Planning Commission, with multiple participation options.

A public hearing on Bloomington's City Fleet Maintenance Facility is set for September 18, 2025, with options for in-person or electronic participation.

The Saint Paul BZA is set for a hearing on various zoning variances, with items including residential additions and institutional signage exceeding existing city code limits.

The Metropolitan Council has awarded $1.3 million to support affordable housing initiatives across the metro area, with projects ranging from energy-efficient townhomes to community centers.