Residents of St. Louis Park have until August 26 to apply for local board and commission positions, with the city seeking civic-minded individuals to shape the community's future.

St. Louis Park is hosting "Fishing with a Cop" on August 21 at Wolfe Park to foster community bonds. The free event provides gear for kids to fish with officers.

Morrison County announces a schedule for meetings and events, including a state exercise, budget committee, library planning, and an event honoring Gold Star Families.

Monticello's River City Extreme offers an autism-friendly event with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, pizza, and soda for Autism Allies Group, excluding the general public for privacy and comfort.

The Minnetonka Police Department is offering a nine-week Police Academy program for residents to learn about law enforcement operations, with registration now open on their website.

Two local beaches, St. Croix Bluffs and Point Douglas, are closed due to harmful blue-green algae blooms. Swimming and wading are prohibited, and pet owners are warned to keep animals away from the water.

The City of Dulith is discussing the upcoming Junction Avenue and Saint Marie Street reconditioning project in a public meeting. Residents are invited to learn and give feedback on the infrastructure changes.

Anoka County License & Passport Services will be closed on Labor Day, prompting residents to plan ahead for license renewals and passport applications.

Council Member Jenkins has announced meetings to address homelessness and public safety in Minneapolis, scheduled for August 19th at the MPD 5th Precinct and August 26th at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

Motorcyclist Cody Keeler was injured in a collision with a deer in Morrison County, MN, and was hospitalized; he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The Minneapolis City Council passed a renter's rights ordinance for transparent leasing and a measure for utility companies to pay permit fees, among other fiscal and accountability initiatives.

The Kids in the Park program offers up to four years of rental aid for eligible families in St. Louis Park, seeking to reduce housing instability among schoolchildren.

The City's utility billing system upgrade caused unexpected zero balance invoices due to a software conversion hiccup, but no resident action is necessary.