Beginner's kayaking course on August 24th at Cleary Lake Regional Park, with instruction on safety and paddling techniques. Equipment provided, $50 fee, registration required.

Woodbury introduced the Safe Community Camera Program, asking locals to register their surveillance cameras to aid law enforcement. Participation is voluntary and privacy-protected, making camera locations accessible only to officials when needed.

Jamie Richard White pleads guilty to meth distribution conspiracy in Moorhead, facing a possible 15-year minimum sentence.

The Coon Rapids Dam summer concert series ends with a free Beatles tribute band performance by The Revolution 5 at 7 p.m. with food concessions available from 5:30 p.m.

Lake Nokomis beaches in Minneapolis have reopened after tests showed reduced blue-green algae levels, but some city beaches remain closed due to E. coli concerns.

Wright County, MN, announces early voting for the State Primary Election on August 10 and staying open until 5 p.m. on August 12, with absentee ballots to be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve has begun a paving project covering the park access road and trails, set for completion by November to improve aesthetics and accessibility.

Estrella Alarcon was honored with the Ramsey County Employee Achievement Award for her exceptional support to crime victims and witnesses, acknowledged for her work ethic and calming presence.

A man from Eden Prairie has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million through COVID relief programs by using false identities and documents.

MnDOT to host community meeting on Hwy 252 intersection changes in Brooklyn Park to gather public input on upgrades including potential elevation or depression of key junctions.

The CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative will host a Zoom Q&A on August 8 for mental health workers about serving those with serious mental illness.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office disclosed an arrest report with a variety of charges, from domestic assault and drug charges to DWI, for the period ending August 5, 2024.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting a log rolling event on August 17, offering a fun, historical sport suitable for all ages, with discounts for groups and mandatory reservations.