Sgt. Amy Rahlf and Officer Annie Baumgart were knighted by the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family for their work on community safety initiatives like Safe Summer Nights.

The upcoming week's weather in Minneapolis will feature sunny days with intermittent showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures mostly in the high 70s.

Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh honored the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing Minnesota's commitment to Indigenous resilience and contributions.

Blaine City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss East Blaine Mosque and Academy's application for a permit to operate a preschool/daycare. The meeting will take place at City Hall on August 19.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a Stand-Up Paddleboarding session on August 23 from 12 PM to 2 PM, covering essential SUP skills for $35 with reservations required.

Brewster Paramedic Brent Stephens passed away on duty in Plymouth, leaving the community to grieve. His wife Emily and son Cooper face the loss, with tributes pouring in, honoring his dedication to service.

Roadwork scheduled on Shady Oak Road and County Road 101 in Minnetonka starting August 14 may affect commutes, with traffic directed by flaggers and pilot cars. The project includes resurfacing and will finish by August 19 if weather permits.

MnDOT has announced overnight closures of the Hwy. 25 bridge over the Mississippi River for repaving, with detours via Hwy. 10 and updates on the project website.

Summit Orthopedics offers a free session on knee and hip arthritis management and treatment options, including joint replacement, led by Dr. Sandhu on August 15.

Bloomington schedules a hearing to consider vacating part of an easement within the Ice Garden Addition, set for August 26, 2024, at the Civic Plaza Council Chambers.

St. Louis Park's Evergreen Award nomination deadline has been extended to August 18, seeking to honor local homes, businesses, and apartments with exceptional landscaping and design.

Wright County's GIS department has launched the "911 Address Verification" app to help property owners confirm their address details for emergency responders, allowing reports of inaccuracies to improve response times.

The Minneapolis PD's Operation Safe Summer III led to 45 firearms, narcotics, and cash seizures, with Chief O'Hara highlighting the collaborative effort and increased arrests.