Coon Rapids will open the new Fire Station #3 with a ceremony on Sept. 10. The modern 32,000 square foot facility offers improved emergency services and community engagement opportunities.

Madison's Place playground in Woodbury will be closed for maintenance on September 10-11, with the city urging public cooperation for future enjoyment.

Minneapolis will experience sunny days ahead with highs ranging from the upper 60s to mid-80s and mild nights, as reported by the National Weather Service.

CenterPoint Energy commences major gas main installation on W. 43rd Street in Minneapolis, affecting local traffic and pedestrian routes from September 9.

Essential nighttime construction work on CSAH 35 in St. Michael will involve concrete paving and sawing joints, potentially impacting local residents with noise. The work is necessary to ensure the longevity of the road.

The Eden Prairie 2024 Community Photo Contest invites local amateur photographers to submit their work for a chance to be featured in city publications, with the selection process involving public voting on Facebook.

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.