A mother and two children were involved in a potential drowning incident on the Crow River in Wright County, with one child in critical condition despite wearing a lifejacket.

The Blaine Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for rezoning proposals regarding several properties, without current plans for development. Residents can participate in the decision-making process.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected in Minneapolis, with a 60% chance of precipitation and possible heavy rainfall. Hazardous weather outlooks are issued for potential flooding and strong winds.

Aspiring politicians in Ramsey are filing for candidacy before the June 4 deadline for the 2024 General Election, competing for mayor and council positions at a $5 fee. The City Clerk's office assists with the process.

Mankato residents are invited to an open house to discuss the Hilltop Planning Area Study and celebrate the playground reopening at Erlandson Park on June 11.

The St. Paul Police Department announces early closures on Grand Avenue for Grand Old Day, advising attendees to be patient during the event-filled festivities.

The Elevate Hennepin℠ program offers free resources to local entrepreneurs, including consulting, networking, and a directory to aid growth and business success.

St. Louis Park will host Ecotacular on June 15 at Wolfe Park, featuring sustainability demonstrations and green technology. The event promotes eco-friendly practices and offers educational family fun.

Oak Hill Park's splash pad is set to reopen on June 3, offering free entry for residents and $1 for non-residents, with water play features available 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until September 1.

Minneapolis is set to experience thunderstorms starting Sunday afternoon with a 100% chance of rain overnight and potential severe weather into the week, as per the National Weather Service.

Three Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are set to join the Mankato Police Department, transitioning from Community Service Officers to full-time police officers.

Major gas infrastructure work by CenterPoint Energy on Lake Street is causing traffic disruptions, with lane closures extending into June. Diversions will affect multiple avenues, but local businesses remain open and pedestrian access is maintained.

Two Minneapolis officers were shot, one fatally, prompting expressions of grief and a statement from the Twin Cities’ law enforcement on their commitment to serve amid rising gun violence concerns.