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.

Wright County Community Action celebrates 60 years of service with an event featuring family activities, free food for an hour, and a "Stuff the Bus" donation drive.

Det. Carter Staaf received the Career Achievement Award upon retiring from the Eden Prairie Police Dept., being honored for his contributions in fighting human trafficking and in leading community and department initiatives.

Seth Kopf, part of the Climate Impact Corps, has been surveying birds in Ramsey County, contributing to the conservation of local bird populations by monitoring nest boxes.

Metro regional parks and trails saw a 5.4% drop in visits from last year, totaling 65.7 million in 2024, attributed in part to weather. Visitation affects funding for park agencies.