Plymouth's Public Safety Citizens Academy is accepting applicants for a 12-week program on police and fire services, with eligibility requirements and limited class size.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announces another year of BioBlitz events focused on insects, with activities for all to help document local biodiversity.

Mankato Police report on July traffic enforcement: 408 stops, 140 citations, 18 DWI arrests, with a concern over high BAC levels and excessive speeding.

Brooklyn Park Police SWAT team conducted a high-risk search warrant on Beard Ct. N related to an ongoing investigation; no additional threats were found.

Eden Prairie is looking for volunteers for its Arts in the Park event on Aug. 16 at Purgatory Creek Park, where locals can enjoy and support the arts.

Bloomington firefighter Fritjof Engebretson, praised for heroism, combines fire suppression, search, rescue, and EMT duties with a passion for public service extending into community safety advice.

The MPRB is encouraging public participation in shaping North Mississippi Regional Park's future, with an emphasis on community input for their long-term planning process.

Nataly Gomez, a breastfeeding counselor in Bloomington, provides personalized support to new mothers, drawing from her own experiences as a once-single teen mother.

Local talent will perform at Open Mic Night on Aug. 7 at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, with a backup indoor location at the ROC in case of bad weather.

Recent updates from AASD and DSD introduce a new "Notice of Action" in the MnCHOICES app, Employment First dashboard data for 2024, and a "Culture of Safety Orientation" webinar.

Bloomington has launched the Stop Food Waste Challenge, encouraging residents to adopt mindful food practices to reduce waste and save money, with tips on shopping, storage, and consumption at stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org.

Washington County, MN focuses on workforce, disabled housing support, and conservation efforts, with fiscal planning for a 6.9% levy increase in the 2026 budget.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office reported numerous arrests for controlled substances, DWI, and other offenses, along with traffic incidents, during the week ending August 4th, 2025.