A bridge in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, was illuminated in purple for Epilepsy Awareness Month to support and raise awareness for the over 50 million people affected by epilepsy worldwide.

The City of Burnsville, Minnesota, promoted sustainability through a shoe recycling drive around America Recycles Day, encouraging residents to donate footwear for repurposing.

The Minneapolis Health Department is hosting a Renter Rights and Health Resource Fair, providing legal aid, health resources, and emergency preparedness workshops.

The City of Mankato, Minnesota, encouraged better recycling practices to reduce contamination, outlining proper sorting guidelines and promoting ongoing environmental efforts.

The Minnesota Vikings invited a local family who lost their home to a fire to their training facility for a tour and to meet the team, lifting the family's spirits.

Coon Rapids Police Department promotes support sessions with a social worker to aid residents with various challenges including mental health and housing insecurity, emphasizing holistic community support.

Mankato's Public Safety Center hosts a Toys for Tots donation bin for children in need this holiday season, accepting new, unwrapped gifts until December 13.

Mankato Police and Fire departments publish their October call logs online, offering public insight into emergency service operations and promoting transparency and community awareness.

The Coon Rapids annual street sweeping started recently, aimed at clean streets and preventing drainage issues. Residents are reminded to keep items off the streets and follow waste guidelines.

Hennepin County offers a new expungement program for eligible individuals with certain felony records, providing legal guidance to potentially seal records and help with employment opportunities.

The City of Plymouth offers a Santa mail service from Nov 18-29, with replies promised if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included. Letters can be dropped off at three locations in Plymouth.

Minneapolis budget talks intensify as the deadline for amendments nears, with Council Member Michael advocating for departmental cuts instead of new funding due to a proposed property tax increase.

The Ramsey County Board recognized 26 developers from their Emerging and Diverse Developer Program, awarding them for completing the program aimed at empowering participants in affordable housing projects.