The City of Brooklyn Park invites residents to join city boards and commissions, with online applications accepted until September 15, 2024, for various terms.

Parts of Duluth's Lakewalk will be closed weekdays for soil and rock testing from 7 AM to 5 PM over approximately two weeks. Detours will be provided.

Morrison County announces a week of commissioner meetings covering community and governmental issues, including support for military families, airport economic impacts, and agricultural development.

Bloomington's city council will discuss property assessments for delinquent utility bills at a hearing on September 9, 2024, at the Bloomington Civic Plaza or electronically.

The SMSC Wacipi is a cultural celebration with dance and competitions, open to the public from August 16-18 in Shakopee, offering events, a fireworks show, and shuttle services.

Halifax TRIAD meeting focuses on elderly safety and reminisces on local history with State Rep. LaNatra, police, and historian Fred Corrigan. TRIAD President Kenneth Vinton celebrated his 90th birthday with an honorary sheriff's cap.

MN Hwy. 5 between Hwy 41 and Rolling Acres/Bavaria Rd. will be closed Aug 12-18, affecting local commutes and access to the MN Landscape Arboretum. Detours are required, and driving around barricades can lead to charges.

The Burnsville community celebrated the renovation of Horizon Heights Townhomes with a ribbon-cutting, highlighting the project's role in enhancing local housing.

Minneapolis is providing Fruit & Veggie vouchers to help residents on a budget buy fresh produce, benefitting SNAP/EBT, WIC, or NAPS participants and supporting local markets.

Brooklyn Park announces Recycling Week from August 12-16, urging residents to place their recycling carts curbside by 6:30 a.m. for collection and to use the Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app for guidelines.

Dave's Hot Chicken has opened in Coon Rapids with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, expanding local dining options with its Nashville-style hot chicken in the Riverdale area.

Chief Hodges of Bloomington Police detailed the arrest of a repeat traffic offender on YouTube, highlighting modern police transparency and community engagement.

Minneapolis Police joined citizens for National Night Out to enhance community ties. The MPD attended over 459 block parties, engaging in dialogue, reflective of efforts to rebuild trust with the public.