Carl Maurice Brown was convicted by a federal jury for his role in a large drug operation trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine from Chicago to Duluth.

Coon Rapids offers free social services with social worker Lori Halbur at the library first Thursdays each month, addressing diverse local challenges.

Bloomington's Midweek Music & Market series offers four more events with live music, food trucks, and market shopping, available on Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. at Civic Plaza.

Bloomington residents can get free Home Energy Squad visits to install energy-saving items and inspect homes, a service sponsored by the city and Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Bloomington's City Council election on November 4 will determine members for City Council At Large and District I and II. Filing for candidates opened July 29 and closes August 12.

Bloomington residents are invited to a session on August 18 to discuss the city's 2026 budget, understand priority-based budgeting, and provide feedback in the City Council Chambers.

Bloomington is advancing on projects like the Bloomington Ice Garden renovation, Nine Mile Creek restoration, and a new community health and wellness center, funded by a sales tax.

Online voting for Hatch Bloomington’s semifinalists is open until August 11, with the top three to compete in a live pitch on September 3. The event is supported by Stearns Bank and Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism.

The City of Bloomington was recognized as the 45th top workplace in Minnesota for 2025, based on a survey focusing on employee satisfaction and engagement.

Mankato, Minnesota is recruiting part-time bus drivers to enhance public transportation services and is accepting applications until August 10th via their job portal.

The Coon Rapids Police Department is enhancing its Night to Unite campaign by giving out sidewalk chalk for artistic expression, aimed at fostering better community relations.

Minneapolis is considering renaming Edmund Boulevard to Lena Smith Boulevard to address past discriminative practices and honor the anti-racial injustice activist Lena Smith.

Minneapolis Police seek public help to find missing 12-year-old Victoria Jackson, last seen at Minnehaha Falls on Aug 2nd. She's a diabetic in urgent need of her insulin pump.