Minneapolis offers early voting options at the Early Vote Center, with mail-in voting urged by October 29th to avoid delays. Pop-up events also facilitate voting.

Chanhassen is preparing for its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7, relocated to the athletic fields due to construction. The event is free and offers music and entertainment.

The Blaine Police Department welcomed three new officers, Abbie Lamberty, Harrison Millington, and Joe Steiner, who were sworn in and started their field training.

The Community Center project in Maple Grove is progressing, with the addition of an ice sheet and parking expansion. The city is updating the public online, and Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Stifter is monitoring the progress.

The City of Duluth is hosting a City Hall-oween event for families where children can trick-or-treat through city departments on October 30, following specific costume guidelines.

The City of Duluth announced the grand reopening of Kitchi Gammi Park/Brighton Beach after renovations, with a celebration event featuring Mayor Reinert.

Apple Valley reminds residents to keep public right of way areas clear for city services and safety, stressing the importance of this rule for snow removal and emergency access.

A suspect was arrested after a home burglary and armed encounter in Brooklyn Park. Police collaborated with the local agencies, leading to the arrest the next day.

Mankato, Minnesota, is seeking a City Engineer to lead infrastructure projects and shape the community's future, as detailed in a Facebook announcement.

Authorities in Mankato located a missing non-verbal 8-year-old child overnight, enlisting community help through a Code Red alert and finishing with the child's safe discovery early Friday.

Sherburne County offers early voting at the Government Center with extended hours, including weekends, until November 4. Elk River City Hall also provides voting opportunities. Changes in St. Cloud absentee voting location are noted.

The Brooklyn Park EDA is seeking developers for revitalization projects, encouraging diverse and innovative proposals for sites including a former park and ride. An info webinar is scheduled, with proposals due by November 18, 2024.

Dakota County is celebrating the nearing completion of the last segment of the Mississippi River Greenway, with a continuous 28-mile trail expected to open in November.