Minnesota allocates $15 million to combat opioid abuse, funding treatment and support services across the state, as opioid-related fatalities decrease for the first time in five years.

Arlington is constructing a new Fire Station No. 8, with features for firefighter health and safety, and housing a technical rescue team, scheduled to open in November 2025.

Coon Rapids residents await a Planning Commission hearing on the redevelopment of Riverdale Blvd NW's fueling facilities, with public input on the modernization project set for July 17, 2025.

A new 7-story mixed-use development with 100 housing units and ground-floor retail is proposed for 2709 East Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a temporary soccer field planned for community use before construction.

Final draft of city gateways development plan is ready for public review, with city council and planning commission feedback included, and a progress tracker to launch in fall 2025.

Duluth City Councilor Mike Mayou from the second district announces his departure due to his family's need for more accessible housing, effective by the end of June.

Apple Valley advises residents to protect exterior wood features from weather damage using treatments like paint, stain, or sealant to prolong their lifespan.

The first home at the Twin Oaks subdivision in Faribault, aimed at affordable housing, has been completed and dedicated to a first-time buyer's family.

Coon Rapids announces a Home Remodeling Tour featuring four remodeled houses as part of its Home For Generations program, with details on the city's Facebook page and website.

The Coon Rapids Home Remodeling Tour on May 18 showcases renovated homes, demonstrating the results of the Home for Generations Program in giving homeowners renovation inspiration.

Construction on the first building at Rice Creek Commons, a planned mixed-use development in Arden Hills, has begun, with Micro Control Company setting up its headquarters there.

Rice Creek Commons project begins with a groundbreaking ceremony for Micro Control Company's new facility on the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site.

The article offers advice on how homeowners can determine property lines to avoid disputes, including checking city records, using metal detectors, hiring surveyors, and understanding easements.