Blaine is undergoing street rehabilitation and construction, which includes the Lift Station 13 Force Main and Southwest Area Street Reconstruction projects, causing traffic disruptions.

Coon Rapids' Fall Skating School offers lessons for all ages starting September 20, with sessions through December, excluding November 29th. Registrations are open.

Minneapolis endured a fatal carjacking and chase, resulting in two deaths and several injuries, including to the armed suspect. Police investigations continue.

Senior community members in Minneapolis will perform nostalgic music at the Aquatennial festival, including patriotic songs and World War II-era hits.

Senator Matt Klein criticised HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of jeopardizing public health in Minnesota, causing turmoil at the CDC, and promoting an extreme agenda. Klein plans to introduce state-level health measures in response.

Bloomington residents can recycle various items at a Citywide Recycling Drop-Off event on September 20th, with certain fees applied for different items.

Plymouth announces a free paper shredding and recycling event for residents, including bicycle and battery recycling, on Oct. 3 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility.

A Kenyan national, Ahmednaji Maalim Aftin Sheikh, has been indicted in the U.S. for money laundering in the Feeding Our Future fraud case, with over $40 million allegedly invested in real estate in Kenya.

The BCA's new office in Mankato will streamline operations, offering local law enforcement better access to investigative services, reducing critical response times in southern Minnesota.

The University of Minnesota Extension offers a free gardening class in Wright County to educate on sustainable practices and native plant alternatives.

City officials urge safety as the use of e-mobility devices increases among youth, noting legal restrictions on e-bike usage on trails and efforts to educate the public.

Bloomington reminds property owners to trim vegetation ensuring safe, clear sidewalks and streets, as overgrown greenery can block paths and signs, aligning with City Code 12.03.

The Bloomington Business Forum on October 1 at the Masonic Heritage Center is a free event for networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders.