The Maple Grove Police Department held a successful 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive, with the Fire Department winning and collecting 23 units of blood.

The completion of the trail connection between Graco Park and Boom Island Park in Minneapolis is delayed to fall due to historical artifacts and soil issues.

Mankato will have a road closure on North Belmont Drive for paving on August 11 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local traffic can access properties, but others should expect detours.

Eden Prairie police increase traffic patrols during the "100 deadliest days" to reduce traffic violations and enhance road safety. Officer Streiff's recent patrol resulted in multiple stops, while public tips help prevent impaired driving incidents.

Senator Ron Latz plans to introduce a bill to regulate "ghost guns" to align Minnesota's gun laws with federal standards, following a state Supreme Court ruling permitting them.

A crash in Morrison County, MN, injured 96-year-old Donald Biskey after his vehicle hit a truck and another car. Safety measures were in place, and ongoing investigations are delving into the cause.

Saint Paul officials encourage Ward 4 residents to vote in the upcoming special election, highlighting multiple options for casting their ballots either early or on Election Day.

Guadalupe Lopez is appointed director of Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office, focusing on violence affecting Indigenous people.

Bloomington invites locals to a public hearing on August 14, 2025, for the South Loop District Comprehensive Plan Amendment, with in-person, online, and phone participation options.

Hussein Mohamed Farah, director of the New Vision Foundation in St. Paul, was charged with wire fraud in the Feeding Our Future scandal for falsely claiming $2.7 million intended for children's meals.

Eden Prairie is hosting a series of community events, including an open house at local fire stations, concerts, movie nights, a repair clinic, and an art fair.

Maple Grove Police invite residents to a free Police Citizens Academy for an inside look at local law enforcement, including hands-on experiences, running on Tuesdays from September to November.

Chief Brian O'Hara of the Minneapolis Police Department was awarded the International Citizen Award for 2025 by the LaJune Thomas Lange International Leadership Institute, honoring his contributions to global understanding and cooperation.