Cynthia Yi

Residents and commuters around Aldrich Avenue S. and Bryant Avenue S. in Bloomington may need to adjust their plans, as CenterPoint Energy has announced major natural gas service line and meter updates in the area. For the next two weeks, starting the week of Monday, August 26, work will be carried out to connect service lines to the new main and transition indoor meters to outdoor locations.

A Seattle woman, Ladan Mohamed Ali, has admitted to her part in a jury bribery scheme connected to the high-profile Feeding Our Future trial, according to a

MnDOT announced a day-long closure of Northwest Boulevard in Plymouth for Highway 55 improvements, with suggested detour routes provided.

Hey, mountain bike enthusiasts and pedal-pushers! Gear up for the first-ever Bertram Saddle Buster set for September 22. The Wright County Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Minnesota Mountain Bike Race Series, is inviting riders of all stripes to register for this novel adventure on wheels. According to the official announcement, "This is a new race that will provide a fun, exciting course for all level of riders" – it seems they're dead set on making a stellar first impression.

Prepare to swap your living room for the lush grass and open skies of Cedar Manor Park tomorrow evening. The city is bringing back its beloved free Movies in the Park series with a screening of "Barbie," set under the stars at 7:30 p.m., 9350 Cedar Lake Road. You'll want to gather your friends, pack a blanket, and perhaps some popcorn because this is a backyard movie night on a communal scale.

In Minneapolis, an alliance between Twin Cities Food Justice (TCFJ), Homegrown Minneapolis, and Freedom Works is spearheading a new initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity and reducing food waste. According to a City of Minneapolis news release

As Minneapolis heralds the arrival of Welcoming Week, the city is gearing up for a slate of events designed to bridge the gap between immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents. The celebration, which extends from September 13-22, adheres to the theme "We're All In," promoting inclusivity and a shared sense of belonging. Welcoming Week dovetails with Citizenship Day, creating a timely synapse for new residents exploring the path to U.S. citizenship.

In Blaine, the local government has set boundaries on the prevalence of tobacco sales, outlining a new ordinance that caps the number of tobacco licenses. The statute, Ordinance 24-2563, places a limit on licenses tied to various types of stores. For example, grocery and convenience stores, liquor outlets, and gasoline service stations are now collectively limited to 50 licenses for tobacco sales. This move is designed to control the availability of tobacco in the city and will be enacted through a process of attrition, simply not replacing licenses as they lapse or businesses close.

In a decisive move by The City of Blaine, a piece of industrial land is set to transition into an area where families can lay down roots. An ordinance recently passed will change the official zoning status of a certain parcel, marking a shift from its industrial origins to a future of residential development. According to the

The City of Blaine has recently enacted changes to local ordinances, setting new standards for the installation of ground-mounted solar systems within its jurisdiction. The modifications, duly noted and documented within Ordinance 24-2560, revise Sections 29.010 and 29.020 concerning Farm Residential (FR) and Residential Estate (RE) areas, accordingly. Residents and contractors looking to implement solar technology on their properties should take note of the underscored additions and overstruck deletions as they detail the requirements for future solar installations.