Sharon Rosebear from Red Lake received a 15-month prison sentence for child neglect resulting in death, after trial evidence showed she failed to provide food and care.

Jeffrey Adkins of Pequot Lakes received a 15-year sentence for producing child pornography, after pleading guilty to the charge. He also faces 10 years of supervised release.

Blue Earth County lifted its burn ban on October 7, 2024, due to improved conditions but urges residents to burn with caution due to persistent dryness.

The city hosted a cleanup aiming for environmental stewardship, with a weekday event for accessibility, and now seeks public feedback via their Facebook page.

CenterPoint Energy starts natural gas main work in East Harriet and King Field on Oct 7, causing parking restrictions and sidewalk closures along W 36th St.

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.