Minneapolis tap water won "Best in Glass" in Minnesota for taste, beating 14 contestants in a blind test at a conference in Duluth. It will compete internationally in Washington, DC.

The Mankato Police Department is inviting youths to join its Police Explorers program, offering free training and hands-on law enforcement experience.

Minneapolis is expected to have wet weather, with showers and thunderstorms forecasted for the week, along with patchy fog and temperatures in the low 70s.

Eden Prairie's Citywide Open House on Oct. 4 invites residents to explore city departments, featuring the SWAT and drone teams, with tours, displays, and free food.

Metro Transit announces new Route 725 to connect northwest metro cities, aiming to reduce commute times and improve crosstown links starting in December.

Plymouth's autumn pottery classes are fully booked, offering courses in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing for participants over 16, with high demand showing strong community interest in the craft.

Minneapolis nominates three African American historical sites for the National Register of Historic Places following a city study on local African American history.

A Minnesota man, Bryan Wesley Edison, is indicted on 16 counts of animal cruelty for producing and distributing animal crushing videos, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Maple Grove's Fire Station 5 hosts Storytime at the Station, an event where children learn about fire safety through stories and get a fire truck tour. Starts at 10 a.m., no registration required.

The City of Mankato is seeking the owner of a lost Pitbull found near Sibley Park without a chip or collar and is asking the public for help through social media.

Minneapolis will experience unsettled weather, with chances of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the 70s to 80s, and varying winds, per the National Weather Service.

Metro Micro expands door-to-door transit service in Blaine, providing a convenient alternative with easy booking through an app or phone call, and offering affordable, flexible rides with ADA accessibility.

Mankato Public Safety responded to a house fire at 4:53 a.m.; no injuries reported due to smoke detectors alerting occupants. A suspect was later arrested for arson.