Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon assured Rice County officials of support during the election, highlighting robust early voting, discussions on security, and efforts to maintain election integrity.

Anoka County residents can safely shred documents for free at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center on Nov 2, from 9 am until capacity is reached, with a five-box limit.

Burnsville, MN declared October 26 "Make A Difference Day," thanking local organizations and volunteers for their community contributions on social media.

A new mural in Saint Paul's Uŋčí Makhá Park depicts the Dakota Creation Story, created by artist Missy Whiteman and others, enhancing both cultural appreciation and the park's environment.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota announces schedule changes for brush drop-off and yard waste services as winter approaches, with weekend-only availability for drop-offs and the final week of pick-up service set for November 25-30.

The Mankato Police and Fire departments celebrated Halloween with a community-friendly "Trunk or Treat" event, decorating their vehicles and sharing festivities on social media.

Duluth is set to celebrate the reopening of the renovated Kitchi Gammi Park/Brighton Beach on October 28, with Mayor Reinert and officials highlighting the park's improvements.

The Community Center will undergo maintenance starting October 28, leading to closures of fitness studios and the Aquatics Hallway, with parking impacted by adjacent high school construction.

President Joe Biden apologizes for the U.S.'s role in the American Indian boarding school policy that aimed to assimilate Native children, acknowledging historical injustices.

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the Bertram BooTacular, a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event with games, hayrides, and food trucks at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park.

Dodzi Kordorwu from Brooklyn Park has been sentenced to over five years in prison for running a romance fraud scheme causing over $2.3 million in losses.

The Minneapolis Police Department is promoting gun safety through a new initiative, encouraging secure storage of firearms in compliance with Minnesota law.

Minneapolis begins Phase III of the New Nicollet redevelopment project, seeking community input through an online survey to shape the area's transformation into a high-density, walkable neighborhood.