Minnesota authorities closed St. Croix Bluffs and Point Douglas beaches due to toxic blue-green algae blooms, advising the public to avoid contact with the water.

St. Philip Park and Ride is closed on July 29, prompting Plymouth Metrolink's Route 776 to detour. Alternative parking is offered at Messiah United Methodist Church.

Minneapolis residents are expected to have a series of pleasant summer days with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-80s, and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, with a slight chance of showers toward the end of the forecast period.

Carver County is enhancing pedestrian access near the Highway 41/10 intersection by constructing a tunnel and making other improvements, with Highway 10 closed until Fall 2025.

Saint Paul unveiled a new playground at Carty Park, built in one day through community collaboration, city staff, a voter-approved tax, and partnerships with Delta Airlines and KABOOM!.

Apple Valley reminds residents to keep noise low at night, with restrictions on air compressors, vehicle repairs, and construction post 10 p.m. to preserve peace. Non-emergency noise issues can be reported to Code Enforcement and emergencies to 911.

Minneapolis faces oppressive heat and severe thunderstorms, with the NWS issuing an Extreme Heat Warning and predicting hazardous weather, including potential tornadoes.

The "Touch-a-Truck" event in Coon Rapids offered attendees hands-on fun with large vehicles. It included additional activities and supported the Toys for Joy charity.

Washington County seeks public input on County Highway 13 improvements through an online platform until August 7.

Ex-volleyball coach Dorian Christopher Barrs has been sentenced to 33 years for sexually abusing his players, some as young as 14, over nearly a decade in Minnesota.

Saint Paul Police seek help finding 14-year-old Billie Jean Harrison, last seen at a local hospital without shoes. Public urged to contact authorities with any info.

A juvenile was shot in Brooklyn Park; despite a prompt police response with K9 units, the suspect eluded capture. The victim is stable but the incident has unsettled the community.

Brooklyn Park is hosting its seventh annual Restaurant Week from September 22-28, inviting local restaurants to participate and showcase their dishes.