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.

The Brooklyn Park EDA is seeking public input on the 610 Corridor's urban development project, with a Request for Qualifications open for community feedback to shape the area's future.

Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation is gearing up for fall with a range of activities for all ages, with registration opening in August as detailed in their recreation brochure.

Duluth officials are clearing homeless encampments at Priley Circle for safety, offering support during the transition amid public concerns over recent incidents.

The Duluth Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Maxton Gudowski, asking the public for any relevant information.