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.

Carver County Parks is offering a kayak tour on Lake Waconia, blending paddling with history on July 26, requiring a $28 fee, with discounts available.

Route 3 South in downtown is delayed due to a detour to Samoset Street, causing congestion. Plymouth Police are working on a resolution with MASS DOT and advise seeking alternate routes.

Mankato, Minnesota introduces new cornhole boards at Erlandson Park, part of a Parks Pilot Project designed to enhance outdoor areas and gather community feedback through Every Voice Mankato platform.

A lost black and tan dog was found in Mankato, MN and is at the city impound waiting for its owner to claim it. Public Safety urges anyone with information to contact them.

Coon Rapids is hosting the annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk on July 4th, with registration available online. The event includes a Kids Sparkler Dash and is part of the city's Independence Day festivities.

Gideon Farnsworth of Plymouth was found after a public search by the Plymouth Police, with assistance from Carver and Kingston communities. Details on his disappearance and recovery remain undisclosed.