Staring Lake Dog Park in Eden Prairie will close for a week for maintenance, including tree removal and hill stabilization, starting Oct. 27, weather permitting. Alternative dog parks are listed on the city's website.

Duluth will conduct a controlled burn of invasive buckthorn in Hartley Park during October, aiming to improve ecosystem health without closing the park.

Outgoing ONS Director Brooke Blakey noted a 33% decrease in Saint Paul homicides and a 73% non-fatal shooting case clearance rate, attributing success to collaborative efforts and innovative strategies like hiring local life coaches.

Mankato seeks a new Housing Specialist – Public Housing Manager to oversee affordable housing standards and assist tenants. Bachelor's degree required, with 18 months for certification.

Minneapolis Police Department officers pushed a man's electric wheelchair six blocks after it lost power, exemplifying community policing and receiving public support.

Minneapolis hosts a pop-up voting event at Midtown Global Market to encourage early voting, with Council Member Jason Chavez urging voters to plan their voting method.

Minnesota's DBE program is adjusting to new federal rules, requiring over 1,300 businesses to be reevaluated and recertified. MnDOT outlines interim measures to comply without risking federal funds and maintain support for DBEs.

The Eden Prairie Police Department's Citizens Academy concluded its six-week program, offering participants insights into law enforcement through interactive activities and discussions.

The METRO Green Line Extension in Minneapolis has seen its first trains as part of testing, aiming for a 2027 launch, and has driven $3.1 billion in local development.

Eden Prairie carries out controlled prairie fires to rejuvenate local ecosystems, targeting selected locations with the support of the City Parks Division and Fire Department.

Upcoming school board elections in Coon Rapids feature incumbents Deschene, Audette, and Simon facing reelection in districts three, four, and six, respectively, on Nov. 4.

Boston Scientific opens a new 400,000-square-foot campus in Maple Grove, celebrated by Governor Walz and Mayor Steffenson, marking a significant development for cardiovascular innovation and local job growth.

The Bemidji Police and MMIR are seeking info on the 2021 disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird, offering a $10,000 reward and urging vigilance during outdoor activities.