Owamni, an Indigenous restaurant and James Beard Award-winner, will relocate from the Water Works Pavilion in 2026. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board seeks a new occupant for the riverside space.

Minnesotans face higher healthcare costs due to federal budget changes ending premium tax credits and rising insurance rates, impacting individuals and small businesses.

Frances Shirley leads a basketmaking group at the Mary Ann Young Center in Blaine, Minnesota, welcoming all skill levels to create award-winning baskets.

Winners of Eden Prairie's 2025 Photo Contest have been selected by public vote, with Kelly Marshik's "Tweety" taking first place. The celebrated images will feature in the "Life in the Prairie" magazine.

Bloomington neighborhoods celebrated National Night Out with over 300 events, fostering community spirit and engagement between residents and officials.

In October, MnDOT is offering free classes and support for small businesses and DBEs, including sessions on business planning, micro grants, and project bidding, and a "Pathways to Success" program deadline.

Cub Pharmacy offers free COVID-19 shots and flu vaccinations at a clinic in Blaine, with additional vaccines available, underscoring the importance of immunizations as flu season nears.

Bloomington is accepting applications for its free Leadership Program to enhance leadership skills and understanding of local government, open to residents over 18.

Maple Grove Fire-Rescue and NFPA launch a fire safety week focusing on the proper use of lithium-ion batteries, highlighting buying, charging, and recycling tips.

Plymouth has opened a resident survey to gather opinions on city services, continuing past efforts from 2019 and 2022 and inviting feedback until October 14.

St. Paul renamed W 7th Street to W 97th temporarily to honor Minnesota Wild's player Kirill Kaprizov and his jersey number. A sign at Kellogg Boulevard marks this recognition.

Minnetonka's Fire Department and City Open House on Oct. 7 offers community engagement, fun activities, voter registration, demonstrations, and a focus on emergency response and sustainability.

BookMother won $100,000 in the 2025 Hatch Bloomington competition to start a bookstore designed as a community space for adults. Their winning pitch is viewable online.