A 10-year-old boy with a history of over 30 police encounters was detained for driving a stolen vehicle on a school playground in Minneapolis, nearly hitting children.

A sinkhole on CR 16 (Andover Blvd) in Andover has prompted an emergency closure, affecting traffic between CSAH 78 and Prairie Rd. The city anticipates reopening the road by this evening.

A woman from Eden Prairie was imprisoned for embezzling over $1 million from her employer, funding personal luxuries. She pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

CenterPoint Energy begins service work in Minnetonka following gas main replacement, affecting local streets and parking, with technicians transitioning gas meters outside and relighting appliance pilot lights.

St. Louis Park is developing a Safe Streets Action Plan and seeks community input to improve road safety. Residents can get involved by attending workshops, using an interactive map online, and applying to be part of the stakeholder committee.

The Brooklyn Park Planning Commission outlines its agenda for the October 9 meeting, focusing on zoning and urban planning for the city's future development. Residents can engage in the process, which will be broadcast live on Cable TV and online.

Minnetonka's Fire Department and City Open House on October 8 offers community engagement with local services and first responders, with activities for all ages.

Scott County is recruiting election judges for the upcoming Nov 5 elections, emphasizing the role's importance and offering compensation for participants.

The Metropolitan Council awarded over $1 million in grants to seven Twin Cities metro area projects for initial development stages, focusing on affordable housing, job creation, and equitable development.

The Brooklyn Park Police seek help in a hit-and-run where a 12-year-old girl was struck near a school bus stop. The suspect vehicle, a white Hyundai Sonata, was last seen fleeing east across 63rd Ave.

The Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a new garage and denied a major variance for converting a building into a rental storage facility.

Dr. Kristi Flynn of the University of Minnesota discusses senior pet care, highlighting the need for a high-protein diet, regular health assessments, and controlled exercise to manage aging-related ailments.

Apple Valley enforces no parking on city streets from 3-6 am and during snow removal, affecting night owls and visitors to ensure street maintenance and safety.