Minneapolis Animal Care & Control warns about rabies risk from bats and underscores the importance of vaccinating pets against the disease. They offer advice on dealing with bat encounters and announce low-cost vaccine appointments.

The Bloomington Planning Commission sets a public hearing for a new townhome development proposal at 8525 & 8545 Penn Avenue S, with options for in-person and online participation.

Saint Paul voters approved an additional 1% sales tax to fund $246 million in improvements to local parks, including new athletic facilities, play areas, and green spaces like Pedro Park, as well as cultural projects like the Wakan Tipi Center.

Coon Rapids first responders commemorated the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 with a silent tribute on Main St bridge, honoring those who died, as shared on their Facebook page.

The East Middle School pool in Wayzata is temporarily closed for maintenance, with a planned reopening on Thursday evening. Updates are available on Plymouth's aquatics page.

St. Louis Park will experience disruptions due to natural gas line replacements by CenterPoint Energy from September 12-20, affecting Westwood Hills Curve, Westwood Hills Drive, and 23rd Street W.

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.