A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn Park, with local emergency services and police responding. The investigation is ongoing and the driver is cooperating.

The Scott County Historical Society's Passport to the Past program offers a self-paced historical adventure comprising trivia and site visits across seven local communities. Participation is free and includes a prize upon completion.

Firefighters contained a blaze at an unoccupied former nursing home in Minnetonka, with one firefighter sustaining a minor injury. The cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Twin Cities after 2 pm today, with a mostly sunny morning and highs around 80 degrees. The evening will see a 70% chance of rain and possible storms.

Officials and residents in Blue Earth County remain concerned about the potential collapse of the Rapidan Dam, with ongoing monitoring and emergency measures including fortifying infrastructure.

Coon Rapids' Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed addition of a single unit to the Wedgewood Apartments, currently comprising 58 units. The meeting is set for July 18, 2024.

The Maple Grove community is preparing for its National Night Out on August 6th, featuring morning activities at Central Park and evening block parties to enhance ties between residents and emergency services.

Cedar Lake area construction activities will pause from July 4-7 with work resuming on July 8. Traffic detours will continue through July 31st due to ongoing road and utility work. Residents need to maintain waste schedule during construction.

Two were arrested in New Prague for alleged meth sales after the CRDVOTF found drugs and weapons at 18994 320th Street. A third individual was detained on outstanding warrants.

Scientists have pinpointed critical areas to protect to prevent the extinction of over 4,700 species. Their strategy focuses on the most threatened biodiversity hotspots outside current conservation efforts.

Minneapolis anticipates a wet Independence Day with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and possible moderate river flooding already affecting the area.

A man from Eden Prairie is charged with arson for setting fire to a townhome with four children inside; one baby was rescued and hospitalized. He was on probation and had previously threatened the mother of a child in the home.

The Plymouth Police Department announces extensive parking and traffic restrictions ahead of the July 4th celebrations, urging residents and visitors to plan for road closures and no-parking zones.