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.

Kitchi Gammi Park/Brighton Beach in Duluth is closed June 21-23 due to wet conditions affecting new landscaping. The park reopens June 24 with limited access; construction to continue through September 2024.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office reports a fatal crash where a woman, later identified as Julie Hahn, died after her car crashed into a cornfield off 90th Street NW.

Commissioner Trista Martinson of Ramsey County steps down to become Executive Director at the R&E Center; Vice Chair Victoria Reinhardt to serve as board chair; a special election will fill Martinson's vacated seat.

Brooklyn Park announces summer activities, including a farmers market, security tech presentation, creative classes, skating lessons, concerts, and camps, fostering community engagement and enjoyment.

St. Louis Park is actively preparing for early voting, with polls opening from June 28 to August 12 for the state primary on August 13, 2024. The city, known for high voter turnout, is encouraging residents to vote early in person or by mail.

Contractor Michels Corporation, working for CenterPoint Energy, disrupts Columbus Ave. with a gas line project, relocating meters outdoors, causing sidewalk and parking closures. Residents will be notified by postcard before work starts.

The Duluth Police Department's 'Get Hooked on Fishing' program received an $8,000 donation from The Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation to support positive police-youth interactions.