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.

A standoff in Brooklyn Park involved the BPPD SWAT team and negotiators responding to a man making threats; it ended with non-lethal force and the man's arrest.

The Blaine Police Department announced the creation of the Blaine Police Community Alliance to enhance communication and partnership between police and residents.

The Blaine Police Department hosted a "Coffee with a Cop" event for community dialogue, as part of a larger movement to improve police-civilian relations.

Police responded to a disturbance at an apartment in Brooklyn Park, ending in disengagement with no threat to public safety. Details and the individuals involved remain undisclosed.

Apple Valley and Dakota Valley Recycling host a clean-up event on September 20th for disposing of oversized or unusual waste. Proof of residency required.

Anoka County reminds residents to pay the second half of their real estate property taxes by October 15, with options to pay online, by mail, or in person.

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is proposing a rate increase, seeking MPUC approval for a 9.6% hike in 2025 and an additional 3.6% in 2026, potentially raising residential bills by $13.79 monthly. Public hearings are scheduled for input.

A Duluth man was arrested for allegedly threatening violence against an elementary school; local police acted swiftly, seizing firearms and ammunition from his home.