Coon Rapids, MN is offering a free mobile recreation program, Rec on the Spot, for kids aged 5-14 in city parks until August 14, with no registration required, sponsored by CharitAble MN.

Study finds planting shade trees can cut summer energy bills by up to 50%, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Eden Prairie report.

A juvenile was arrested following a brief police chase in Brooklyn Park after initially being stopped for careless driving. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

A stolen Jeep evaded Brooklyn Park Police after a chase, with officers eventually disengaging for safety. The case remains active and under investigation.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is offering a tennis and pickleball camp this summer with drills and games to hone skills, ending with an Aquatic Park visit.

Minneapolis police recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspect after a chase, with narcotics found near the suspect's hiding spot. The department praised the 4th Precinct officers' work.

Shew Yee, 80, was safely located after going missing in Saint Paul. Police and community efforts led to her return, with updates shared via social media.

A man was injured in a Brooklyn Park shooting; the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. The police are seeking information from the public.

Forecast for Minneapolis predicts varied weather, with showers, sunny days, and potential for thunderstorms, and fluctuating temperatures through the week.

Jackson Street bridge in Saint Paul is closed for about three months due to safety concerns after a routine inspection, affecting vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Minneapolis City Council approved an independent review of the city's actions during a federal operation on June 3, aiming to improve transparency and accountability, with findings due by July 2025.

Plymouth police officers displayed heroism by rescuing a kayaker from drowning in Long Pond, with the victim recovering and the involved officers commended for their bravery.

Minnesota's state budget proposal reallocate sales tax funds, removing $93 million from metro counties, including $14 million from Dakota County for the Metropolitan Council, without public discussion, threatening local transportation projects.