A car crash in Plymouth resulted in one fatality—an 18-year-old male—and two other injuries, prompting an investigation by local police and Massachusetts State Police.

Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette reviews the city's safety improvements, highlighting police reforms, violence prevention programs, and emergency response innovations.

St. Louis Park's fall street sweeping begins October 27, with residents urged to avoid parking on the streets from 7 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and to check an interactive map for their area's schedule.

Mankato officials seek the owner of a lost senior Shih Tzu found wearing a pink collar and green coat, urging the public to contact Public Safety via 911.

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.