A new Pre-Ballet program for toddlers in St. Louis Park starts on September 15, offering dance fundamentals and movement activities on Sundays for a fee, with space limited.

The Cedar Lake Road project in St. Louis Park continues, closing parts of the road and requiring detours while promising future road and utility improvements.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota developed a quick test using gold nanoparticles for diagnosing oak wilt, enhancing efforts to protect oak trees.

A man was airlifted to hospital after an ATV crash in Morrison County, with alcohol possibly being a factor; it is the county's ninth ATV incident this year.

Ramsey County partners with Retold Recycling to successfully trial a textile recycling event, collecting 7,728 pounds of fabric to be resold or repurposed, supporting environmental sustainability.

Ramsey County partners with Repowered to offer free electronics recycling for residents, with an easy process to safely dispose of electronics and protect privacy.

Residents in Chanhassen can attend free classes by the city, the Environmental Commission, and RecycleCarver in September, focusing on waste reduction and invasive species.

The City of Duluth honors Labor Day by closing all city facilities, recognizing the efforts of its approximately 900 employees across various departments.

The Coon Rapids Police Association is hosting a Bags Tournament to fund their 'Shop With A Cop' program, fostering community relations through the popular game cornhole.

Maple Grove will light up Town Green in purple to mark International Overdose Awareness Day and raise awareness about the preventability of overdoses.

Minneapolis offers outdoor play groups in parks for kids to engage with nature and socialize, with options for structured sessions or spontaneous drop-in activities.

Minneapolis has added new pedestrian lights in Ward 3 for safety, is exploring tax credits for downtown housing, stressed emergency prep due to severe weather, seeks diverse board members, and promotes eco-friendly lawn care.

Grand Avenue in Duluth is reopened after repairs, with temporary fixes and new lane striping completed, according to the City's release. Long-term repairs are planned within the next year.