Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's 2025 budget proposal prioritizes affordable housing, community safety reforms, and climate initiatives, with a 8.1% tax hike to fund the $1.88 billion plan.

A man's body was found in the Minnesota River; authorities are investigating with no foul play suspected currently.

Saint Paul City Council approves zoning changes to enhance development flexibility and walkability on East Grand Avenue, balancing preservation and growth.

Kile Hesse was honored by the City Council with a Citizen Appreciation award for his life-saving actions during a house fire.

Minneapolis police made an arrest under Operation Safe Summer, seizing a loaded gun and narcotics from a man with warrants for assault with a weapon and a felony.

Officer Chad Streiff of the Eden Prairie Police was awarded a hockey stick by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for arresting three impaired drivers in one shift.

Isaac Martig was sworn in as the newest member of the Eden Prairie Police Department following his local education and service as a community officer.

The Coon Rapids Police Association hosted its successful second charity golf event, raising $6,500 for local service programs with increased community and business participation.

Rice County voters will decide on a sales tax to fund the new Public Safety Center in November. The Center addresses space issues and will include a jail and law enforcement offices.

Jonny and Gage, cadets with intellectual or developmental disabilities, join Bloomington's Growth Through Opportunity Program, gaining hands-on experience at city events and enhancing community inclusivity.

Brooklyn Park voters are reminded of voting protocols: absentee ballots were due at City Hall by yesterday 5 p.m., mail-in ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day, and voters can check ballot status online and vote in person if needed.

The FAA plans to host virtual engagement sessions to discuss updates on departure procedures and the RNAV transition at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Rice County Public Health provides free car seat inspections and, in some cases, replacement seats, with another event scheduled for August 14 in Faribault.