Washington County keeps its AAA bond rating, leading to an estimated $454,000 in interest savings during a $26 million bond sale won by JP Morgan Securities.

Kathy Hedin has been appointed as the new assistant city manager for external services in Bloomington, bringing extensive experience from her previous public service roles.

Minneapolis expects a week of diverse weather, including a potential high of 84 degrees and varying chances of showers, with the weather service forecasting fluctuating cloudy conditions and potential thunderstorms.

Chanhassen expressed thanks for the turnout at the open house for the Market Blvd. project, providing a platform for community engagement on city developments.

Maple Grove’s Summer Safety Fair, hosted by the Fire and Police Departments, will offer interactive safety demonstrations and family fun, combining education on fire prevention, crime reduction, and emergency response with engaging activities.

Officers responded to a distress call in Brooklyn Park, found a 7-month-old not breathing, and later an officer shot an armed man at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

Duluth Fire Department warns of dangerous rip currents at Park Point beaches until 10 a.m. tomorrow, urging the public to stay out of the water. Red flags are posted as a visual alert.

Minnetonka's Summer Fest will proceed despite rain, with a delayed Tot-Trot and temporary deflation of bounce houses, but food and drink vendors remain ready to serve.

Rice County is dealing with floods due to severe weather, prompting local emergency measures and the setup of sandbag stations. Roads are closed, and residents are advised to follow safety alerts and report damage for assistance.

Deputy Austin Feenstra was cleared of any wrongdoing in a shooting involving a 67-year-old man after an investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The Music in Kelley Park series returns to Apple Valley, offering free concerts on Fridays. The June 21 event will be at Bogarts Entertainment Center, with music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

The Coon Rapids City Council meeting covered local issues including liquor licensing for Stumpy's Hatchet House, fee waivers for July 4th events, fiscal transparency, a park bench donation, infrastructure maintenance, and a traffic safety grant.

Two new asphalt murals aimed at enhancing student safety have been installed near Minneapolis schools as part of the Safe Routes to School program. The murals, designed with the aid of local students, work to slow traffic and improve road safety.