The Mayo Clinic Health System is set to host an opioid and fentanyl awareness event on September 18th, with local speakers and resources for those affected by the crisis.

A wall collapsed in Mankato, hitting a gas meter. No injuries reported, evacuations were unnecessary, and emergency services are monitoring air quality and maintaining public safety.

Flying Cloud Airport hosts Girls in Aviation Day to inspire young females for aviation careers, featuring activities and displays like EPPD's drone team. The event promotes gender diversity in aviation and urges pre-registration due to limited space.

Dakota artist Marlena Myles will be the artist-in-residence this fall at Dakota County Library, where she'll educate the community on Indigenous culture through workshops and art.

Woodbury seeks volunteers for city advisory boards, encouraging high schoolers to apply. Roles involve shaping policies and projects with an October 16 application deadline.

Construction work in Minneapolis's Webber-Camden area continues as CenterPoint Energy progresses with gas line upgrades, altering traffic and parking until early October.

Phil Morgan was sworn in as the newest officer of the Eden Prairie Police Department, bringing a background in music and law enforcement from Arizona.

The University of Minnesota established the EMBRACE Center for dementia care, funded by a $5.8 million grant, to improve care through trials on care interventions.

The Minneapolis Office of Community Safety launched a bi-weekly newsletter to update locals on safety-related matters, with new leadership and community events highlighted.

The Minnetonka Police Explorers program is recruiting youths aged 14-21 to gain insight into law enforcement and support community events. An info session is scheduled for Sept. 25.

Jim Dickinson was welcomed as Anoka County Administrator. The board also planned Baugh Street's overhaul, improved Linwood Township transit, and accepted library and parks donations. Bunker Hills park pavilions are to be reconstructed.

Coon Rapids hosts a family-friendly outdoor movie night at the Soccer Complex with the PG-rated film "Migration," featuring concessions and a community atmosphere.

The weather forecast for Minneapolis suggests a sunny and warm week with highs in the upper 80s, but with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms towards the weekend.