Majority at a public hearing support the proposed Minneapolis police contract aiming to raise officers' pay, while city plans for events and fireworks safety, resumes housing development projects, and introduces street murals.

The City of Blaine is considering a permit for new lighting at the National Sports Center's soccer fields, inviting public input at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting.

David Devor Harris, 32, receives a 95-month prison sentence for a 2023 tobacco store robbery in Apple Valley, after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting.

Guatemalan national Ramiro Guerra pleads guilty in Minnesota to drug trafficking, caught with meth and cocaine in his truck during a sting operation. Sentencing is pending.

Minneapolis anticipates a week of challenging weather, with the National Weather Service predicting storms and persistent flooding, impacting daily life and testing infrastructure resilience.

Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge and Minnesota Slip Bridge will have modified operations on July 4th evening for fireworks, affecting travel and vessel passage.

Rice County offers free well-testing kits to residents affected by floods to check for bacterial contamination, with pick-up available at the Faribault government building.

Minnesota welcomes over 9,000 athletes and 130,000 fans for the USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials, endorsed by Senator Hawj and inspired by Olympian Sunisa Lee. The state celebrates "Gymnastics City USA Week" in anticipation of the Paris Olympics.

The City of Minnetonka has approved a water efficiency rebate, discussed a cannabis moratorium, plans to redevelop a Wells Fargo site, adopted a master plan for Purgatory Park, and recognized important cultural and environmental dates.

A community center in Bloomington is offering a six-week line dancing series for beginners and pros on Wednesdays, focusing on coordination and health benefits.

Minneapolis hosts Gymnastics City USA and Pride Festival this weekend, anticipating large crowds and street closures downtown. Visitors are advised to check for traffic updates and consider public transit.

First detection of West Nile virus in Anoka County's mosquitoes prompts health alerts and calls for residents to take protective measures during peak mosquito season.

The Backyard Band performs at the Coon Rapids Dam for the free Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m., with refreshments provided by local groups and details on the city's website and Facebook page.