Saint Paul entrepreneurs can apply for the CEO Next Business Institute to grow their businesses, with support from local programs and upcoming events promoting sustainability and community engagement.

Brooklyn Park Police are hosting an internet safety education session for adults on August 15, 2024, featuring speaker Alison Feigh from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center.

Minneapolis police quickly responded to a ShotSpotter alert, containing a situation where a man fired a gun and barricaded in a home. The suspect was caught and an adult female arrested for obstruction.

Eden Prairie's annual Night to Unite event fostered community spirit and charity, collecting nearly 9,000 pounds of food for a local charity, PROP. An ice cream social was awarded to the most generous neighborhood.

The Minneapolis Police Department added five new Community Service Officers from a 3-week academy, including two with a law enforcement family legacy.

The City of St. Louis Park is progressing through various phases of its 2024 Pavement Management Update, with paving and construction impacting residents and road users.

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board offers a variety of late summer canoe events, including Moonlight and Morning paddles, a Family Paddle, a Canoeing Workshop, and Drop-in sessions, with registration available on their website.

The City of Duluth announced the removal of the X-Wave play structure at Playfront Park due to the discontinuation of its product line and the impossibility of maintenance.

Duluth officials cleared Priley Circle encampments, citing health and safety concerns, resulting in two arrests for obstruction. Efforts were made to connect displaced individuals with resources.

The Dakota County Fair honored local farm families and showcased agricultural achievements, including the Lavender Barnyard winning the 2024 Farm Family of the Year award.

Minnetonka City Council endorsed the Hennepin County Hazard Mitigation Plan to improve disaster preparedness and passed resolutions on property and tree maintenance, with a public hearing set for September 9, 2024.

The Belle Plaine City Council approved an expansion to the local library, with construction set for completion by 2025, to serve the increased population.

Brooklyn Park police investigated a late-night shooting where evidence and a firearm were found, but no victims or injuries were reported. Public assistance is sought.