Minneapolis Police's Operation Safe Summer resulted in the arrest of three individuals when an illegal firearm was found during a traffic stop for a missing license plate.

Mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver Counties, Minnesota have tested positive for West Nile virus; residents are advised to take precautions such as wearing protective clothing and eliminating standing water.

Minneapolis police shared a traffic stop incident where they arrested an impaired driver with a marijuana blunt, a loaded gun without permit, and an outstanding theft warrant.

City Council accepted financial report, donations, set City Manager's salary, denied two massage licenses, approved a lot split, and got environmental grants.

Blaine is preparing for the 3M Open golf event with extensive safety measures, involving law enforcement and volunteer work, all reimbursed by Pro Links Sports.

The 1200 Fund in Duluth is accepting grant applications to support local child care businesses, with Councilor Tara Swenson highlighting the initiative's importance for families and the economy.

A drug dealer was sentenced to 120 months in prison for distributing fentanyl hidden in children's toys, with a subsequent five-year supervised release.

Minneapolis is set to undergo infrastructure updates on Franklin Avenue with CenterPoint Energy upgrading gas lines and Hennepin County reconstructing the road, starting July 7, 2025. Safety and reliability improvements are expected.

The Metropolitan Council granted $2.5 million to plant over 5,100 trees and remove 2,200 hazardous ones in the Twin Cities for environmental and safety improvements.

Minnesota allocates $15 million to combat opioid abuse, funding treatment and support services across the state, as opioid-related fatalities decrease for the first time in five years.

A Minnesota Department of Health survey shows 72% of Minnesotans view Medicaid as vital, amidst discussions of federal cuts that could strip many of their coverage.

A temporary Recycling & Compost Center has opened in Maple Lake, Wright County, to help residents dispose of brush and leaves after a storm. The center operates with extended hours to accommodate increased yard waste.

A car crashed into Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center, causing minor injuries. Driver Alice Laukkonen, suspected of DWI, and a resident were hurt. The sheriff's office is investigating.