Apple Valley officials warn residents to clean up outdoor storage to comply with city ordinances or face enforcement actions. Unkempt yards may attract pests and pose fire hazards.

Saint Paul celebrates the reopening of Grand Avenue with a community event featuring music, activities, and a ribbon cutting by Mayor Carter, marking the end of the street's six-month renovation project.

The Maple Grove Police Department hosted a tour for Russian-speaking families, led by Sgt. Keller, to foster community connection and understanding of police work.

Brooklyn Park offers a free Pumpkin Drop-Off composting service after Halloween to reduce landfill waste, with guidelines to remove non-organic materials before drop-off.

Minneapolis will experience mixed weather this week including sun, wind, and chances of rain, with temperatures fluctuating between high 50s and low 30s, as per the National Weather Service.

Saint Paul's Great River Water Park hosts a Women's Swim Night on Mondays to provide an inclusive swimming environment for women and girls with religious or cultural needs.

The BCA's 2024 Uniform Crime Report indicates a stable crime landscape in Minnesota, with slight variations in violent crimes, a decrease in motor vehicle theft, a rise in bias crimes, and more use-of-force incidents involving firearms.

Sherburne County announced a meeting on Oct. 20 at the Kanabec County Jail Training Room for regional legislative discussions and collaborative planning.

The Plymouth Police Department reported responding to 686 incidents, making 21 arrests, and filing 10 criminal complaints from October 5-11, 2025. They also addressed 36 motor vehicle accidents and conducted 63 traffic stops.

The St. Paul Police notified the community about the residence of Jason Duane Sveen, a sexual offender, emphasizing awareness for safety without inciting fear.

Bloomington starts construction of a new community health and wellness center with diverse services, funded by a sales tax increase and slated to open in fall 2027.

The Anoka County Highway Department is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, where donors are needed and rewarded with a T-shirt and a $10 Amazon gift card.

Minneapolis weather is set to be unpredictable, with chances of showers and thunderstorms mixed with partly sunny periods and mild to fresh winds. Highs will range from the upper 50s to low 70s.