News & Updates

The Plymouth Police Department is accepting applications for the Public Safety Citizens Academy, a free 12-week course that begins Sept. 12.

The 3 million-gallon tower at Highway 55 and County Road 101 is being sandblasted and painted, maintenance that is generally scheduled every 15 to 20 years.

The City of Plymouth will kick off its annual Farmers Market 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19.

Since more people travel by foot in the summer, pedestrians need a safe place to cross the street.

The Plymouth Fire Department welcomed four new firefighters to the department at the June 11 City Council meeting.

The City of Plymouth will hold its annual “Happy Birthday America Parade” Friday, June 28 at the Hilde Performance Center, 3450 Plymouth Blvd.

After reviewing applications from city manager candidates at a June 11 study session, the Plymouth City Council selected one candidate to interview.

Held 2:30-6:30 p.m. each Wednesday, the market will be open through Oct. 2 at the Plymouth Center parking lot, 3650 Plymouth Blvd.

RAIDS Online is a free public crime map that connects law enforcement with the community to help reduce crime and improve public safety.

The Fire Department will host a recruitment meeting 9–11 a.m. June 15 at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Ln., Plymouth.

Due to rain, MnDOT has delayed the June 7 weekend closure of southbound Highway 169 between Highway 55 and 77th Avenue.

The City of Plymouth will kick off its annual Farmers Market 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19.

Minnesota Department of Transportation recently released an updated construction schedule for Highway 169, which will affect the Plymouth area.

Vicksburg Lane will be closed near the railroad crossing June 10-18 to allow the Canadian Pacific Railroad to upgrade the railways.

Mayor Kelli Slavik talks about the upcoming retirement of City Manager Laurie Ahrens, as well as plans for this year's Music in Plymouth.

While Night to Unite is still a couple of months away, Plymouth police are already preparing to help residents plan for the August event. They will host a Night to Unite planning meeting 7 – 8 p.m. June 6.

The City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department will feature “Entertainment in the Parks,” a series of free events throughout the summer.

Get personalized advice based on aerial views of your yard at this free workshop. Register now to secure your space.

Calling all gardeners! A native plant sale will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 15600 Old Rockford Road.

As warmer weather arrives, the number of car break-ins typically increases, but you can do something to lessen chances that it will happen to you.

The Communicator of the Year award recognizes an individual who has helped build public trust in government by effectively presenting accurate, timely and meaningful information.

More than 150 volunteers have signed up to help plant a “forest” – of 1,000 trees – on the Northwest Greenway in Plymouth, near 57th Avenue and Dunkirk Lane.

All recreational fires must be contained within a non-combustible fire pit no larger than 3-by-3; fires may not be taller than 3 feet.

The City of Plymouth will hold an Environmental Quality Fair 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Zachary Lane Elementary School, 4350 Zachary Lane N.

Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik led the annual “Walk with the Mayor” and was joined by approximately 150 pedometer-toting residents. The event kicked off the month-long Step to It fitness challenge.

The Plymouth Police Department encourages residents to use caution with online purchasing sites such as Craigslist.

Plymouth Police and Fire departments are seliling bike helmets at a reduced cost twice per month.

The 2013 Drop-Off Day will be held 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N.