National Night Out registration is open for the August 5 event to enhance police-community relationships. Organizers can register their neighborhood parties until July 29 for street closures and city staff visits.

After an argument in Brooklyn Park, police quickly arrested a man for brandishing a firearm. They found a gun in his vehicle and booked him into jail with multiple charges.

US Labor Department's halting of the St. Paul Job Corps program has sparked criticism from local senators, as it impacts 162 low-income students by removing their housing and job training opportunities.

"Rec on the Spot," a free mobile recreation program for 5-14-year-olds, begins June 9 and runs until August 14, providing fun activities in city parks.

Youth workers in the Sprockets Learning Cohort shared positive impacts of the program on their professional skills and community systems change efforts.

Minneapolis has launched a Bridge Fund for Dance Program offering $450K in grants to local dancers and companies, with applications open until July 15. Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000, aiming to foster innovation in the city's dance scene.

The City of Ramsey invites seniors to join a day trip to St. Cloud on July 23, featuring tours of gardens, a history museum, and includes lunch, all for $92 per person.

The Plymouth Police Department reported 749 incidents, 14 arrests, and 19 criminal complaints from May 25-31. They responded to various situations including 27 accidents, 31 traffic stops, 27 alarms, and conducted 47 medical/well-being checks.

A suspect was arrested for an attempted armed robbery at a Minneapolis liquor store after police and employees coordinated using surveillance footage. The non-violent arrest followed a successful warrant operation.

Minneapolis police apprehended a woman with drugs and paraphernalia during a surveillance operation; she also had an existing warrant in Anoka County.

Minneapolis officials reaffirm sanctuary city status, refusing to help federal law enforcement target immigrants, despite being placed on a sanctuary watch list by the Trump administration.

St. Paul's Board of Zoning Appeals ruled on various zoning variances, approving some requests and denying others, with a posted document detailing their decisions.

The Eden Prairie Police Department has welcomed a new social worker, Caitlin Hurley, to enhance community support services, as highlighted on the EPPD blog.