The Mankato Police and Fire departments celebrated Halloween with a community-friendly "Trunk or Treat" event, decorating their vehicles and sharing festivities on social media.

Mankato, Minnesota, is seeking a City Engineer to lead infrastructure projects and shape the community's future, as detailed in a Facebook announcement.

Officer Danny Tran from the Coon Rapids Police Department attended the Taste of Asia event at Northtown Mall, supporting community engagement and celebrating Asian cultures.

Maple Grove Police hosted a 'Coffee with a Cop' event at Four Seasons at Rush Creek to strengthen community relations, sharing conversations with residents and aiming to build trust.

The Maple Grove Police collaborated with the DEA to collect unused drugs at Walmart on October 26th, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to prevent medication misuse.

St. Louis Park's brush drop-off site is closing for the season soon, and residents have final chances to dispose of yard waste through Nov. 24, with proof of residency required.

The Community Center will undergo maintenance starting October 28, leading to closures of fitness studios and the Aquatics Hallway, with parking impacted by adjacent high school construction.

Dakota County and Apple Valley celebrate the completion of enhancements to the North Creek Greenway, closing gaps and improving safety for a scenic 10-mile route.

There will be a significant police training exercise involving multiple agencies at Hennepin Technical College on October 26. It is a planned operation, not due to any immediate threat.

Bloomington has lifted its fire ban, placed on October 17, allowing residents to enjoy recreational fires with specific safety guidelines including size limits, supervision, and timing restrictions.

The Maple Grove Police hosted a retail crime prevention class with over ten local business representatives to discuss strategies to combat retail theft and forge stronger police-business ties.

The Minneapolis Police Department is promoting gun safety through a new initiative, encouraging secure storage of firearms in compliance with Minnesota law.

The Brooklyn Park Police Federation has donated $5,000 to aid families of injured or fallen first responders, reinforcing community-police ties and mutual support.