Rice County offers free well water testing kits for households in need, and financial help for remediation through the TAP-IN program if contaminants are found.

Cities review METRO Blue Line Extension plans for transit development in northwest Twin Cities, involving public feedback and municipal consent by October 10, 2024.

Seven DFL Senators received the "Legislators of Distinction" award from the League of Minnesota Cities for advancing city interests in the state legislature.

The annual Kids Fest in Plymouth at the Hilde Performance Center offers free family fun with STEAM activities, inflatables, food trucks, a Disney tribute band, and a yo-yo master on August 15th.

The Coon Rapids Love My Pet Fair invites pet-focused vendors to its event on September 21. Held at Riverview Park, the fair connects businesses with pet enthusiasts.

The City of St. Louis Park is updating pavement across several phases, with current work involving bituminous paving, water service replacements, and preliminary construction tasks.

Minneapolis invites residents to discuss the Cedar Avenue Project, aimed at improving safety and accessibility, at Little Earth today from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Community feedback will shape the project's development.

A juvenile male was hospitalized after a non-fatal shooting on 84th and Half Ave N early Monday; police investigation is ongoing.

The Trunk or Treat event in Maple Grove offers a family-friendly Halloween celebration with costumes and activities, moving to a larger location on Weaver Lake Road & Main Street for better accommodation.

Blaine announces the National Sports Village, a new development with restaurants and shops geared towards sports fans, with phase one opening in September.

Blaine is concluding its school supply drive, accepting donations at City Hall until August 1, and promoting its 'Adopt a Backpack' program through a Google form.

The City of St. Louis Park has relaunched Kids Summer Concert series with free morning events such as the July 31 R.O.C.K. concert at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater.

The article discusses the potential for rain and thunderstorms in Minneapolis throughout the week, with varying chances of severe weather, as per the National Weather Service forecasts.