Minneapolis weather is mostly sunny with a high of 69 degrees; slight chance of showers tonight and in the coming days, with warmer and clearer conditions over the weekend.

Anoka County is hosting a composting event with education on its benefits and free compost distribution on May 17 at the Bunker Hills Activity Center.

Young Minnesotans participated in the 50th Annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Rochester, with over 500 Explorers attending. Maple Grove Police Explorers earned 5th in a competition and valued the learning experience.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is closing its public buildings at 2 pm due to severe weather forecasts, impacting childcare programs and activities.

Wright County Sheriff's arrest report detailed DWIs, domestic assaults, and other crimes, including Theodore James III's and Connor Janisch's arrests, hinting at public safety concerns.

Blaine Public Works will start annual fire hydrant flushing on May 5th to maintain water quality and hydrant readiness, with potential temporary water discoloration and pressure drops.

Bloomington partners with a nonprofit to build a new veterans memorial at Harrison Park, offering educational resources and honoring military service.

Maple Grove honors firefighter Mike Paidar and others during Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, illuminating the Town Green in red from April 27 to May 4.

Minneapolis's Ward 9 plans traffic calming projects, and Council Member Jason Chavez has announced a Community Open House on April 28th for resident input on safety improvements.

Mankato Fire Department extinguished a house fire at 722 Southhaven Drive, with no injuries as the house was empty. Damage estimates at $18,000 and investigations by the police and fire marshal are underway.

St. Louis Park's annual Gardening Swap invites locals to exchange gardening tools and plants on May 13 at ROC, fostering community and sustainability.

Eden Prairie calls for veteran nominations for the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony to honor their service at the Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park.

A fire destroyed a storage shed at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, with no injuries reported. Firefighters from various stations responded, and an investigation by the Fire Marshal is underway.