Minneapolis will have a damp Memorial Day with a 70% chance of rain during the day, although clearer weather is expected later in the week with a low chance of showers.

Mayor Koch proclaims Poppy Day in Coon Rapids, where the City Council approved a temporary liquor license, updated residential zoning ordinances, improved fire prevention fines, and plans for a new pedestrian bridge and soccer complex lighting.

Anoka County is seeking volunteers to become recycling ambassadors through a program of virtual educational classes held Tuesday evenings, with a requirement to volunteer 30 hours post-training.

Westbound Highway 55 in the Twin Cities will close from May 28 for two weeks due to MnDOT's pavement project, with detours via Highways 169, I-394, and I-494.

Free yoga session led by Sofia Silva will be held on June 7 at The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park to relieve stress, welcoming all skill levels with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting an Old Growth Forest Mindfulness Hike on June 4, inviting the public for a serene, two-mile mindful walk and stretching exercises, free of charge.

A Minneapolis man, Raphael Raymond Nunn, was found guilty by a federal jury of kidnapping, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft after an armed crime spree.

St. Louis Park celebrates National Public Works Week, honoring city workers maintaining infrastructure and essential services, as detailed in a Facebook video post.

A Crookston officer fatally shot Andrew Scott Dale after he charged them with a hatchet. Officer Fladland fired the shots while others used non-lethal force. All officers are on leave; the BCA is investigating.

Washington County announces closures of offices and libraries for Memorial Day, but parks will stay open for public use. Normal operations will resume the following day.

Minneapolis anticipates a wet weekend with potential severe thunderstorms and rising river levels, alongside fluctuating temperatures and intermittent sunny periods.

CenterPoint Energy nears completion of the natural gas line overhaul in northern neighborhoods, with most installations set to finish by early June. Restoration efforts to follow by Q3 Contracting.

The Eden Prairie Police Department is hosting a free Car Seat Clinic on June 2 to help correct the widespread issue of improperly installed child safety seats.