Blaine's Planning Commission schedules a public hearing for The Goddard School's proposed expansion requiring a permit amendment. Residents can offer input or review plans online before the April 8, 2025 meeting.

Blaine is considering an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) application, with a public hearing scheduled for community input on the proposed housing option.

Blaine's Planning Commission schedules a public hearing to discuss a new EV charging station by iONNA. The meeting is on April 8, 2025, at Blaine City Hall.

Blaine is hosting a public hearing on April 8, 2025, to discuss a new development plan involving two outlots and a road extension at 125th Avenue NE and Lexington Avenue.

St. Louis Park City amends ordinances to allow sale of cannabis paraphernalia at licensed tobacco and hemp shops starting April 11, 2025, reflecting growing acceptance of cannabis products.

The Minnesota Asian Pacific Caucus held a hearing on AAPI issues, with Senators Xiong, Hawj, and Pha in attendance, highlighting challenges and successes. They are committed to supporting the AAPI community's unique needs amid broader state issues.

HHS is reorganizing, closing half its offices, merging divisions, and laying off 20K employees amid funding cuts to public health programs, including a $11.4B reduction in CDC pandemic funds.

Minneapolis seeks volunteers for city boards and commissions to reflect its diverse population, with opportunities to shape policy including in police oversight. Deadline for applications is March 31.

Bloomington invites input on the CDBG Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 and the 2025 Annual Action Plan, including a public hearing and a 30-day review period.

St. Louis Park is holding a public hearing on May 14, 2025, for its five-year Capital Fund Action Plan concerning housing projects, open for public review and feedback.

St. Louis Park updates city code with Ordinance No. 2693-25 to regulate cannabis-related businesses, effective April 11, 2025, introducing a fee schedule for retailers.

St. Louis Park officials have approved rezoning certain properties on Minnetonka Boulevard to encourage diverse, mixed-use development, effective April 11, 2025.

St. Francis students protest their school board's library book bans, while Minnesota senator and anti-book ban law author, Steve Cwodzinski, expresses pride in both the law and the students' actions.