A free Dementia Friends information session is scheduled for October 10, put on by Plymouth's Parks and Recreation Department to educate the community on dementia.

The City of Eden is hiring firefighters, offering competitive wages, paid training, benefits after 10 years, and wellness resources. Applicants need essential firefighting certifications. Deadline: September 30, 2024.

Two Nigerian nationals were charged in a BEC scheme targeting Minnesota healthcare companies, defrauding them of over $13 million. They remain at large and are considered fugitives.

A retired pilot, Charles Sorensen, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for tax evasion and related offenses. He falsely claimed refunds and concealed income using shell entities and cryptocurrency.

Graco Park, a new nine-acre green space, has opened in Northeast Minneapolis with restored natural areas, trails, and public art, thanks to support from Graco Inc. and environmental efforts by MWMO.

The Ramsey County Maplewood Service Center is temporarily relocating to Maplewood Mall during its renovation from October 7, with services uninterrupted.

Construction is underway in Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis, for a gas main project, limiting parking and street access. Work should conclude early October. Residents can contact CenterPoint Energy for details.

Bloomington fire stations will hold an open house on October 12 to promote fire safety awareness and smoke alarm maintenance during Fire Prevention Week.

A man in Duluth was arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman, with the victim receiving hospital treatment for her injuries. The incident sparked safety concerns in the community.

Anoka County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan with public input to maintain eligibility for federal grants and to address natural disasters such as tornadoes, snowstorms, and floods. Residents can offer feedback to shape the plan.

The City of Bloomington encourages residents to remove invasive buckthorn this fall, providing instructions, tools, and herbicides recommendations, with resources available on their website.

The City of Blaine's Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt event offers outdoor fun with a pumpkin search, s'mores, music, and a costume contest on Oct 18. Registration is required by Oct 11.

The Kidcreate Studio in St. Louis Park is offering various art classes for kids during the MEA break, including messy science experiments and Halloween-themed activities.