Frances Shirley leads a basketmaking group at the Mary Ann Young Center in Blaine, Minnesota, welcoming all skill levels to create award-winning baskets.

Four Utah high school seniors named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars for exceptional academic and artistic achievements.

Winners of Eden Prairie's 2025 Photo Contest have been selected by public vote, with Kelly Marshik's "Tweety" taking first place. The celebrated images will feature in the "Life in the Prairie" magazine.

After over 20 years, Sergeant Brant Richardson is retiring from the Bloomington Police Department, having overseen multiple divisions and served as a Bomb Technician.

Kaua'i Fire Department, in partnership with Kaua'i Philippine Cultural Center, will host the 2025 Fire Prevention Week event on October 4 to educate about fire safety.

Fort Collins Councilmember Potyondy hosts a community listening session on October 11 at Harmony Library, encouraging public dialogue on local issues.

Captain Cody Mittelstaedt rose to become a captain in Bloomington's Fire Department by 2024, bringing his U.S. Army experience and passion for community service to the role.

Round Rock, Texas, has installed memorial signs for fallen Officer Charles Whites on I-35, honoring his service and sacrifice after his 2018 death due to an on-duty incident.

Bloomington neighborhoods celebrated National Night Out with over 300 events, fostering community spirit and engagement between residents and officials.

The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation donated $1 million to the Vegas Strong Fund for the Forever One Memorial, commemorating those affected by the Route 91 Harvest Festival tragedy.

Santa Monica celebrates its 150th anniversary with Vamos Al Parque!, a free cultural event on October 12 featuring Indigenous and Latine heritage, with music, dance, and art at Palisades Park.

USU's Honors Program is hosting its 50th Annual Honors Last Lecture with Iranian American artist Fazilat Soukhakian, reflecting on shared humanity through photography, accessible via livestream and in-person.

The Bloomington Ice Garden is hosting high school hockey games after renovations, with matches scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings.