Coon Rapids voters can participate in the House Seat 34B Special Election with early voting at City Hall and on designated days at given locations for their precinct. Extended hours facilitate participation.

City planners seek public input on zoning code update through an online survey, focusing on non-residential area uses and standards, including aspects like parking and landscaping.

Anoka County Board announces start of County Fair and 3M Open, adopts election service agreement, supports electronic voting, secures a health grant, honors probation staff, and accepts a grant for radiological emergency preparedness.

Minneapolis police officers recovered a stolen gun and arrested two individuals after finding them unresponsive with signs of drug use in a car. Both had outstanding warrants.

St. Louis Park invites residents to join its annual Citizens' Police Academy for a 10-week insight into police work, beginning September 4. Applications are due by August 22.

The University of Minnesota continues to bolster small communities in Minnesota through the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program, with a focus on infrastructure and local development.

Minneapolis is under an air quality alert due to fine particles from wildfire smoke, which may pose health risks, especially to vulnerable groups. The alert, issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, covers broad areas of Minnesota.

The new Soapy Toads store opens in Saint Paul's Pioneer Endicott Building, indicating positive small business growth and downtown revitalization efforts.

A Brooklyn Park house fire at 9625 Sheridan Ave was controlled by firefighters with aid from neighboring departments; no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

A Minneapolis Police officer assisted a woman with a flat tire, an action outside normal duties, strengthening community bonds amidst scrutiny of police-community relations.

Mankato seeks event staff for the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, with positions offering $17-$18 per hour. Applications are due by August 3. The roles involve various event operations and provide flexible working hours.

A man was arrested in Minneapolis for using a stolen government plate after claiming to be on a "secret mission."

Minnesota legislators condemn President Trump's executive order targeting the unhoused with civil commitment and reduced support for housing-first programs.