Blaine residents are invited to a public hearing on May 5th to discuss RT Training LLC's application for special use in an industrial zone for a fitness center offering chiropractic and acupuncture services.

Minnesota Senate passes the State and Local Government omnibus bill, funding state agencies and adding provisions for administration integrity, including the Attorney General's Office, and designating the Giant Beaver as the state fossil.

Minnesota Senate unanimously passes SF 2200, led by Senator Pappas, to ensure restorative justice conversations remain confidential and inadmissible in court.

Scott County faces financial uncertainty due to unpredictable federal grants and potential cost shifts from Minnesota's state budget proposals, which may result in increased property taxes for residents.

Eden Prairie honored staff at a recognition event, celebrating three employees' 25-year service and giving Alyssa Benkowski two awards for exceptional performance.

Minnesota's Senate Finance Committee approved a bipartisan Jobs and Economic Development budget bill aiming to boost the economy and tackle workforce shortages.

A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction against a Trump order to withhold funding from Saint Paul and 15 other jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.

Elon Musk's company sues Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over a law restricting AI deepfakes, as Musk faces allegations of political manipulation attempts.

Minnetonka City Council adopted Arbor Day and Earth Day proclamations, gave a therapy dog an award, approved infrastructure projects, and greenlit housing expansions.

Minnesota's Senate passed a veterans budget bill that addresses needs raised during a St. Cloud veterans' listening session and honors Hmong SGU veterans.

The St. Paul BZA will hold a public hearing with agenda items including construction proposals and school renovations. Public comments are due by April 25, 2025.

Minnesota appointed Senator Ann Johnson Stewart to a task force focused on the future of the state's water management and conservation. Stewart's expertise is expected to contribute to developing recommendations for sustainable water resources.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill expanding the definition of a "veteran" to include Laotian allies who served during the Vietnam War and the Secret War in Laos.