East Bethel Residents Demand Action on Neighborhood Crime Amid Council Discussions

Overview: The September 23, 2024, East Bethel City Council meeting was marked by impassioned pleas from local residents for immediate action to address ongoing crime and disturbances in their neighborhood, alongside discussions on fire department staffing and property zoning variances.

St. Francis Area School Board Debates Superintendent Contract Negotiations Amidst Policy and Curriculum Updates

Overview: The St. Francis Area School Board meeting addressed issues including the hotly debated superintendent contract negotiations, approval of the preliminary levy certification, and discussions on new curriculum implementation and policy reviews.

Coon Rapids Approves Water Tower Progress and Waste Collection Overhaul

Overview: The Coon Rapids City Council meeting recently tackled issues, from advancing the new water tower project to revising waste collection services, approving key infrastructure projects, and making notable budget decisions.

Fridley School Board Faces Maintenance Issues Amid Successful Community Events

Overview: The Fridley School Board meeting addressed maintenance issues, including a sinkhole at the Middle School and flooding damage, alongside celebrating the success of community events like the back-to-school resource fair and a joint block party.

Coon Rapids City Council Approves Tree Removal Fund Amid Emerald Ash Borer Crisis

Overview: The Coon Rapids City Council meeting on September 17, 2024, addressed several issues, including adopting an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) policy, waiving municipal consent for a state highway project, and most notably, approving a substantial budget amendment to tackle the emerald ash borer infestation affecting the city’s ash trees.