St. Louis Park, Minnesota, celebrated "Sun Day" to promote solar energy use, with over 150 residents and 30 businesses using solar power and city incentives supporting the transition.

Plymouth is hosting a free drive-thru breakfast for veterans on Nov 6, offering sandwiches, fruit, and drinks, with an option for a guest at $12. Registration is required by Oct 30.

The City of Mankato is hiring a Building and Development Services Coordinator to oversee inspections and implement building regulations. Applications are open until October 6.

Mankato invites residents to input on transportation plans at an open house event on Oct. 2, allowing for public engagement in shaping the area's 25-year vision.

The Bloomington Police, MN, won the "Show Us Your Sign" contest by All Traffic Solutions, recognized for creativity in traffic safety. They shared their win on social media, noting community engagement.

Community cooperation led to the arrest of a suspect in a Brooklyn Park stabbing, after tips helped police locate and detain the individual without incident.

Scott County is hosting a Fall Hiking Club at Cleary Lake Regional Park from September 29 to October 27, offering guided outdoor experiences every Monday evening.

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners has a packed week of meetings from September 21-27, 2025, focused on community issues such as housing and the environment.

Minneapolis residents are set to attend a second public hearing regarding the renaming of Marcy Park to Dinky Park on September 25 at the Park and Recreation Board HQ.

New Route 725 bus service will begin on December 6, 2025, to improve connectivity in the Northwest metro area, serving cities such as Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Blaine. Public feedback is sought to optimize the service.

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.