Keith Haywood receives an eight-year prison sentence for drug trafficking after Minneapolis Police, HSI, and the BCA found drugs and firearms at his residence.

Eden Prairie's "Arts in the Park" event will feature 80+ local artists, live music, food trucks, and free art activities at Purgatory Creek Park on August 17th.

Photos from the Bark in the Park event on August 8 are now available on Flickr, showcasing the success and enjoyment of the gathering for dogs and their owners.

The 'Public Safety Picnic in the Park' in Apple Valley offers residents a chance to interact with local police, firefighters, and ambulance responders, including a police K9 demonstration.

An elderly man was found dead in the waters near Kelly/Dudley lakes in Rice County, suspected of accidental drowning. Authorities are investigating the incident.

South St. Paul commemorates its suffrage history with a plaque unveiling and a tribute luncheon to honor historian Lois Glewwe. Pre-registration is required for the $20 event, with proceeds for plaque upkeep.

The Bloomington City Council is holding a hearing on September 9 to discuss property charges for public nuisance abatement. Residents can attend in person or electronically to voice their concerns.

The MVTA announces direct bus service from three park and rides for the Minnesota State Fair, offering convenient and cost-effective transit options with a $6 round-trip fare.

A recent surge in vehicle thefts in a community, including a truck and golf carts, prompts police to advise residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.

Officers in Chaska averted disaster by stopping an erratic, intoxicated driver who nearly hit a patrol car; the driver was arrested with a BAC of .285%.

Bluff Creek Boulevard in Chanhassen will be closed from August 12-30 for construction, with a partial and then full closure in phases. Local authorities advise following detour signs.

St. Paul splash parks close unexpectedly for urgent maintenance, limiting concessions and leaving families to find other ways to stay cool in the summer. Other pool amenities remain open.

The City's Rec on the Spot program for youth aged 5-14 is concluding its summer season of promoting outdoor activity and community in local parks, with no sign-up required.