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.

The University of Minnesota is actively addressing a predicted health workforce shortage, particularly in rural areas and among indigenous communities, with strategic investments such as the Rural Physician Associate Program.

Minneapolis announces its first Latino Business Week with a kickoff event at Mercado Central to celebrate local Latino entrepreneurs and their contributions to the city.

A Colorado man was sentenced to eight years for a $300 million telemarketing scam targeting the elderly, involving fake magazine subscription renewals.

Autumn Outdoor Qigong session, led by Scott Stafford, will take place at Cleary Lake Regional Park to enhance well-being through movement, aligning with the season.

Dakota County's Byllesby Dam has completed upgrades, doubling its renewable energy output to 4.4 megawatts, with $47 million funded by state, federal, and county sources.

The City of Duluth is addressing a sewer overflow at Kenwood Avenue and College Street, advising the public to avoid Chester Creek due to potential health risks. Repair work is underway, with updates to be issued by the city.

St. Louis Park added two new electric vehicle charging ports at the Municipal Service Center for public use, available during business hours with free charging for the initial three hours.

The University of Minnesota's Department of Orthodontics experienced a phishing breach compromising a contact list with 1,331 patients' names and emails but no other sensitive information. Immediate action and notifications were issued.