Minneapolis highlights the importance of breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding Week, emphasizing its health, economic, and bonding benefits for mothers and infants. The city provides education and resources to support breastfeeding families.

Mankato is hiring part-time bus drivers to support public transportation, with applications open until August 15. Details are available on the city's website.

The Duluth Public Library is adding ASL interpretation to its "Story and Play in the Park" events, enhancing accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

The Duluth Fire Department has issued a high rip current warning at Park Point beaches, advising against entering the water until the alert ends at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Six Rochester nursing homes are set to receive $1.67 million in August as part of a larger $300 million Minnesota care initiative for improved conditions and staffing.

The Coon Rapids Dam summer concert series concludes with the last performances, featuring Jonah and the Whales. The free event, starting at 7 p.m., offers food concessions and no fees, courtesy of local organizations and sponsors.

Dallas is bracing for extreme heat with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees, paired with an Air Quality Alert warning of high ozone levels.

Minneapolis allocates $533,000 to enhance summer safety, addressing disconnection between city safety plans and community group efforts. The funding aims to support violence prevention amidst concerns over administration's lack of engagement.

MnDOT is assessing new intersection signal detection, redesigning roads for safety, incorporating roundabouts, planning mini-roundabouts, predicting pavement saturation for climate resilience, while their library director receives an award.

Blaine, Minnesota, has scheduled a planning commission hearing for Old Dominion Freight Line's variance application on August 14, 2024, addressing semi-trailer storage at their facility.

Anoka County reminds residents to pay manufactured home taxes by August 31. Payments can be submitted online, mailed, or made in person. Mailed payments should be postmarked by the deadline to avoid penalties.

Students at Oak Ridge Elementary, led by music teacher Micah Boudinot, are removing invasive garlic mustard plants from their school and city land to protect biodiversity.

The Mankato Public Safety Department seeks info on an incident where a bicyclist collided with a truck whose driver then took the injured cyclist to the hospital and left without identifying himself.