There will be a significant police training exercise involving multiple agencies at Hennepin Technical College on October 26. It is a planned operation, not due to any immediate threat.

Woodbury residents gear up for local City Council elections on Nov. 5 with eight candidates competing for two seats, while also voting on various governmental roles, a sales tax referendum, and a state amendment. Early voting is available.

Bloomington has lifted its fire ban, placed on October 17, allowing residents to enjoy recreational fires with specific safety guidelines including size limits, supervision, and timing restrictions.

Minneapolis weather forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers and thunderstorms midweek, and temperatures ranging from the upper 30s to mid-70s.

CenterPoint Energy's natural gas infrastructure maintenance in Minnetonka is nearing completion, with crews moving meters outside homes and linking service lines. Restoration efforts will follow.

Kathy Cooper received the Kathy Swanson Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to road safety in Minnesota, spurred by the loss of her daughter in 1999.

Dakota County offers a free pumpkin composting program post-Halloween, accepting decorations at various locations but not yard waste or painted items.

The St. Louis Park Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on cannabis business zoning changes for November 6, 2024, seeking community input.

Minnetonka's Lead Service Line Inventory found no lead pipes in scanned records and aims to check the materials of remaining service lines. Residents can use the LITT to check their service line materials.

Washington County Parks hosts a Día de Muertos event with music, art, storytelling, and a scavenger hunt at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, encouraging community participation and cultural appreciation.

Minneapolis has launched the Cultural Districts Arts Fund, distributing $690,000 in awards to local artists and organizations across seven cultural districts.

Anoka County Finance Department won the cashVest Award, while two career counselors received state honors. The county supports veterans and plans opioid abuse discourse, infrastructure improvements, and health initiatives.

The Bloomington Police Department's Explorer Post excelled at the MN Law Enforcement Explorer Association Competition in Duluth, winning several awards in law enforcement scenarios.