The DHS is enforcing EVV for personal care and home health services to ensure service delivery accuracy. Additionally, a DHS webinar on improving support plans was cancelled, with alternative self-paced online resources suggested for training.

Eden Prairie's Renewable Energy Challenge offers residents a chance to win an e-Bike by subscribing to renewable energy, promoting climate goals and community engagement.

Mankato is hiring a Water Plant Operator Technician A to ensure safe drinking water. Applications close on September 19.

St. Louis Park is hosting monthly "Walk the Park" events, including a walk at Bass Lake Preserve on September 14, to encourage residents to enjoy local trails and socialize. Future walks are planned, with indoor alternatives for bad weather.

Minnesota sees a 40% reduction in auto-related deaths due to education on seat belt use and safe driving, but suicides doubled road fatalities with 815 lives lost in the same period.

An 18-year-old scooter rider was injured after being hit by a Jeep in Belle Prairie Township, MN; the driver was making a turn. No conclusion yet from Morrison County Sheriff’s Office.

Minnesota offers $3.3 million in AGRI Grants to support gas stations expanding ethanol-blend fuels, matching 35% of project costs with applications due by October 30, 2024.

Three individuals were sentenced for child neglect and endangerment on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, with consequences including probation and prison.

Minneapolis has a variety of events lined up for September, including sports games, musicals, and street fairs, along with associated street closures.

The Minneapolis Health Department highlights safety measures during National Childhood Injury Prevention Week, providing CDC tips to prevent injuries among children.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is offering a free 10-week Community Police Academy starting September 16, giving residents behind-the-scenes law enforcement insights.

Minneapolis is set for a sunny week with highs in the 80s and mild winds. Evening temps will be in the mid-60s with mostly clear skies forecast. The weekend may see a slight chance of showers Saturday night.

MnDOT and Rice County remind political campaigners about regulations prohibiting signs on highway rights-of-way and private property without permission, with potential penalties for non-compliance.