The Eagan Community Foundation recently celebrated a record-breaking year for its scholarship program, awarding 124 scholarships totaling $157,025 to local students during its annual Scholarship Dessert Social and Awards Celebration.

Eagan-based author, podcast host, and mental health advocate, Wanda Marie Thibodeaux, is scheduled to host a public book signing event next month at Vendella Euro Boutique & Coffee Haus in Eagan for her award-winning book Grace in the Grind: 52 Devotions for Thriving in the Workplace.

The Saint Paul Pride Festival & Parade 2026 is set to return June 13-14, 2026, with a weekend focused on community unity, local art, live entertainment, and inclusive celebrations across Saint Paul.

La Merced Super Mercado is inviting community members to come together later this month for a Family Fun Day and Community Fundraiser to support the locally owned grocery store as it navigates ongoing challenges following Operation Metro Surge.

The Eagan Lions and fellow volunteers will be doing a cleanup along Highway 13 in Eagan this coming Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers will help clean litter and debris along portions of Highway 13 as part of the Eagan Lions’ ongoing community service efforts.

A powerful tribute to nurses is set to light up parts of the Twin Cities metro for National Nurses Week, with several prominent buildings and landmarks glowing red in honor of the profession’s impact on communities across the country.

One of the community’s most beloved grassroots traditions is set to return this fall, as the Pleasant Street Art Walk celebrates its 8th year in downtown Prior Lake.

Law enforcement officers from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin will gather this weekend for a day of competition, remembrance, and community support at the 14th Annual “Ballin’ in Dakota County” Charity Basketball Tournament.

Community members will have a chance to enjoy live music, interactive activities, and local craft beer while supporting the arts during an upcoming fundraiser for Twin Cities Bronze, this Sunday, March 15, from 6–8 p.m. at Bald Man Brewing.

The City of Burnsville is inviting residents of all ages to attend Swiftie Skate Night on Thursday, March 13, at the Burnsville Ice Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

High school students interested in law enforcement and public safety have an opportunity to go behind the scenes this spring as registration has opened for the 2026 Teen Police Academy, a free program jointly hosted by the Apple Valley Police Department and the Rosemount Police Department.

The nation’s blood supply remains under significant strain, with hospitals continuing to receive blood products at a faster rate than donations are coming in, according to the American Red Cross.

The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and visitors to lace up their skates this January as it celebrates National Skating Month with two special community skating events and ongoing open skate opportunities through early March.

The Eagan Community Foundation is celebrating a major milestone after announcing that its annual International Evening of Eagan fundraiser brought in a record-setting $52,000 this year, the highest total in the event’s decades-long history.

The Farmington Police Department is kicking off its 38th annual Toys for Town program, a beloved local tradition that brings holiday cheer to families in need throughout the community.

Families are invited to celebrate the spooky season at the annual Halloween Fest, taking place Friday, October 24, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nicollet Commons Park, located at 12550 Nicollet Avenue.

The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department is once again inviting residents to celebrate the spooky and festive seasons with two beloved community traditions, the Halloween Havoc Tour and the Holiday Lights Tour.

The City of Farmington has announced a range of fall programs, initiatives, and events designed to unite the community while promoting public health, safety, and recreation.

On Tuesday, September 30, community members gathered for an open house at the Apple Valley Police Department’s new Police Operations Building, a state-of-the-art facility located at 14325 Flagstaff Avenue.

The Farmington Fire Department is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves for a lifesaving cause, their annual Community Blood Drive!