Residents in Crystal can nominate their great neighbor for the "Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors" award. Now in its ninth year, the award honors and thanks great neighbors in Crystal. If you have a kind and thoughtful neighbor who helps out, volunteers in the community or was there in an emergency, the city wants to celebrate them.

The city is seeking 10 crystal residents to serve on the commission. It is open to those 15 years and older, with a special encouragement for youth involvement, underscoring the city’s commitment to future generations. To join, visit go.crystalmn.gov/sustainability.

Explore the City of Crystal’s rich history in this six-installment documentary entitled “Our Town’s Story – Crystal.” The installments feature rare and historical images and video of Crystal’s past underscored with interviews with community members and volunteers, former Crystal city employees, Crystal Historical Society members and others.