CenterPoint Energy starts installing new gas mains in Minneapolis on Oct 14, disrupting traffic and parking on West 36th and West 38th streets. Services to follow, with restoration a few weeks later.

St. Louis Park has scheduled its State General Election for November 5, 2024, with various polling places set across the city for voters to elect national, state, and local officials.

Viking Boulevard in Anoka County is being upgraded from asphalt to concrete, including a new roundabout and trails for cyclists and pedestrians. The Rum River Bridge is also set for a major revamp.

Minneapolis begins its street cleaning on Oct. 22 to protect waterways, with "No Parking" signs posted beforehand and online resources provided for residents.

Minneapolis will host the 2024 Trans Equity Summit on October 30 to support the trans community with workshops and resources at McNamara Alumni Center.

Shots were fired in an apartment complex parking lot; police found evidence but no suspects or victims. The ongoing investigation has the community on edge.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board won the 2024 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, their third win since 1989.

Duluth Police seized over 1700 M30 pills containing fentanyl during a drug bust, with 29-year-old Khadijah Preston arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Gregg Goldman has been named the new executive VP for Finance and Operations at the University of Minnesota, with his appointment pending Board of Regents approval.

Union Pacific Railroad maintenance in Washington County will lead to road closures, affecting several crossings from October 17 to November 4. Commuters are advised to plan for detours around the affected areas.

St. Louis Park and Hennepin County Library launched the Park N' Play van to join the Connect and Play program, enhancing community and literacy for local children on Fridays in October.

The Mankato Transit System is enhancing 34 bus stops for better accessibility, with construction to conclude by early November. Residents can expect temporary changes during upgrades.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is hosting a free Halloween event with Trunk-or-Treating, 'Explore A Truck', a DJ, and other family activities on October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.