Blaine police responded to a call about a missing boy with autism, Tony, on his birthday. They discovered he was safe and later brought him birthday gifts, creating a heartwarming moment.

Mankato's public transit and schools collaborate to add bus routes, aiding students' access to education based on needs identified by Becca Sharpsteen. This initiative follows a grant received last spring.

DEED in Minnesota offers resources for small businesses, showcasing them during an open house at University Enterprise Laboratories, Saint Paul, encouraging financial and technical support.

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a method to track global fossil fuel emissions from space, using a satellite-based instrument that measures ethane levels, as reported in Nature Communications.

CenterPoint Energy will upgrade natural gas pipelines in Minneapolis' Fulton and Kenny Neighborhoods starting October 2024 to improve safety and prevent leaks.

The article reflects on the anniversary of 9/11, honoring the lives lost, including emergency personnel, and acknowledges the ongoing suffering from related illnesses.

Michels Corporation is working on gas main installations in Minneapolis' Bryn Mawr for CenterPoint Energy, disrupting local traffic and parking with continued work into mid-September.

Gunfire disrupted a routine day at Northtown Mall, Blaine. The area was secured without injuries, and police have indicated no ongoing threat. Investigations are under way.

The Coon Rapids Police Department offers a Home Alone Safety Class on October 17th to teach children aged 8-12 various safety and responsibility skills.

The City of Duluth will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at AMSOIL Arena with officials and first responders, including a public event and a memorial stair climb.

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners announces a week of public meetings, including a Yellow Ribbon Meeting, an EMS Meeting, a Board Meeting, a Patriot Day Ceremony, Department Head Meeting, and a conference.

Hennepin County hosts an Accessible Voting Technology Open House to demonstrate new voting machines for disabled voters at the Minneapolis Central Library on September 11.

Doug Ohman will give a presentation titled "School House Memories" at the MAYC event, recounting the era of one-room schoolhouses in America. Registration is required.