The NWS forecasts severe weather in Minneapolis, with showers and thunderstorms today, and variations in conditions extending into the weekend, including potential severe storms and fluctuating temperatures.

Mears Park in St. Paul is set to host another summer of its free Thursday night concert series, Lowertown Sounds, and the Music in the Park Lunchtime Series.

Lake Waconia Regional Park is hosting the free Paradise Beach Bash on June 21, with a variety of paid and free activities and live music for all ages.

Minneapolis community and police honor fallen Officer Jamal Mitchell with an 11 a.m. memorial service at Maple Grove Senior High, open to the public with limited space and a live stream online.

St. Louis Park is offering Fishing with a Cop events this summer where youth can fish for free with police, starting June 12 at Wolfe Park, to strengthen community ties.

Christina Rost has been named the permanent Director of Ramsey County Veterans Services, transitioning from her interim role since 2022 and building on her history of veteran support.

Blaine hosts the annual Sizzling Summer Kickoff at Tom Ryan Park, featuring live music, a craft fair, a touch-a-truck event, a kids' garage sale, and food trucks, with free admission.

The article details the upcoming Juneteenth celebrations at Bethune Park, featuring films, discussions, and a festival with music, food, and entertainment.

Brooklyn Park PD detained a suspect from a prior shooting and recovered multiple firearms following a police pursuit and a PIT maneuver. No further threat to the community is reported.

Saint Paul Police Department honored members for their service. Officer Keng Her was named 2023 Officer of the Year, Sergeant Laurie Finnegan was awarded Detective of the Year, and Alyssa Arcand received Professional Employee of the Year.

Erlandson Park in Mankato reopens with a new playground featuring a zipline, set for a community event with a ribbon cutting on June 11. Concurrently, a Hilltop Planning Area Study open house is scheduled for adults.

City officials initiated a $12.2 million renovation of the All Seasons Arena in Mankato, which aims to enhance seating, modernize facilities, and maintain operations during upgrades, targeting completion by fall 2025.

A portion of Cedar Lake Road in St. Louis Park will be closed from June 10 to July 31, due to the Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project aimed at enhancing local infrastructure.