 The legislature granted authority to both Minneapolis and Bendota Heights during the last session to conduct pilot programs beginning in 2025. Dakota County authorities continue searching for a 56-year-old woman missing for more than five days. Nicole Anderson was last seen on the morning of July 6th, leaving her home on foot near Randolph, about 25 miles south of the Twin Cities. Authorities say Anderson left without her phone, wallet, glasses, or medication. This is NPR News.