Bloomington reduced local road speed limits to 25 mph for safety, following a 2019 law allowing cities to set their own limits; Hennepin County roads are exempt. Free yard signs are available to promote the change.

Bloomington hosts Learning LinkUp on August 23, offering resources, fun, and community support for families at Valley View Elementary School Playfields.

Kristin Jones, a social worker embedded in the Bloomington Police Department, bridges law enforcement and mental health support for community members.

The Marsh in Minnetonka is now open for events like weddings and corporate gatherings, offering a variety of rooms for up to 100 guests set against a natural marsh setting. Reservations can be made online.

Eden Prairie Police Department offers a free six-week Citizens Academy curriculum for locals to learn about various policing aspects, starting September 16. Applications close on August 11, and participants must pass a background check.

Minneapolis seeks public input on a proposed pedestrian mall for 38th & Chicago, with an open house on Aug. 19 at Chicago Ave Shops to discuss design, operation, and tax implications. Feedback will be reviewed by the City Council on Dec. 4, 2025.

St. Louis Park continues its monthly Walk the Park series with community strolls, including an upcoming walk on Aug. 9 and another on Sept. 13, promoting health and community engagement.

Morrison County, MN, has canceled the commissioners' meeting on August 5 but will proceed with the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled the same day.

The Stricker family has a strong lineage in the Minnesota State Patrol, with Brett Stricker continuing the legacy as a chief warrant officer in the flight section, following his father and sister's footsteps.

Governor Tim Walz discusses the impact of federal health care cuts on Medicaid's 60th anniversary, noting potential loss of coverage for over 140,000 Minnesotans and significant funding reductions.

The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis reopens this weekend with a celebration featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and a showcase of the restoration process.

Eden Prairie Liquors is holding a public vote to name a new berry-flavored THC edible, narrowing down 801 suggestions to three: "Little Berry on the Prairie," "Eden BerrieZzz," "Prairie Dreamin'." Voting takes place on Facebook until August 8.

Improvements on Chaska's Highway 41/10 Project are progressing with new concrete, curbs, and gutters on Highway 10, and advancements in storm sewer installations and sidewalk construction along Highway 41.