A family-friendly fall event with trick-or-treating and resources for youth will occur at Sand Creek Park, Coon Rapids, on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The National Weather Service forecasts a period of pleasant weather for Minneapolis, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, peaking at 72-82 degrees over the next few days.

The City of Burnsville warns of phone scams where callers fake arrest situations to solicit bail money and trick residents into paying for non-existent warrants.

Residents praise the midway point of the Blaine Citizens Academy 2024, experiencing hands-on activities in public safety including police work, fire prevention, and firefighting.

The new roundabout at Hwy. 25 and CSAH 83 in Minnesota opened early, promising enhanced safety and better traffic flow near Wright County Government campus.

Carver County Parks introduces a youth Disc Golf program beginning October 8 at Chaska Disc Golf Course, with enrollment now open. The program offers exercise, skill development, and fun in a scenic outdoor setting.

Minneapolis expects a week of mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs ranging from 62 to 81 degrees according to the National Weather Service.

Ramsey County opens absentee voting for the general election and offers COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, while also preparing for Indigenous Peoples Day, promoting literacy initiatives, and providing fall and winter recreational activities.

Maple Grove police hosted Coffee with a Cop, coinciding with the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and supported Maria's Voice, a prevention outreach. The event focused on community bonds and raised awareness for domestic violence.

Traffic patterns on Columbus Avenue S in Minneapolis are changing due to CenterPoint Energy's infrastructure work between 44th and 47th streets, with specific intersections opening and closing.

The NWS forecasts gusty winds up to 50 mph in Minnesota, calming later with rising temperatures and clear skies for the week. Fire risk is elevated due to dry conditions.

A sanitary sewer blockage and a collapsed pipe released sewage near Chester Creek in Duluth, prompting city crews to initiate emergency repairs and warn residents to avoid the area.

Rice County reminds property owners that the second-half of property tax payments is due by October 15, 2024, with various payment methods available, including in-person, mail, online, or by phone.