St. Louis Park and Hennepin County Library launched the Park N' Play van to join the Connect and Play program, enhancing community and literacy for local children on Fridays in October.

UMass Boston Police Chief Stacey Lloyd shares her personal experience with domestic violence to raise awareness and support victims, as part of a public service announcement during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Bloomington Police support the Pink Patch Project, selling items to raise breast cancer awareness and funds, and urge participation in the "Making Strides" walk.

The AASD and DSD provided updates on policy changes, system maintenance, credentialing criteria, CDCS guidelines, and upcoming training sessions and conferences.

Saint Paul is advancing plans for the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas, a multipurpose venue for sports and academic events, while inviting public input on its environmental impact.

Duluth's Parks and Rec department offers fall activities, including "Toddler Play Time" and "Pumpkin Palooza," with indoor playdates and pumpkin-themed events for families.

Mankato's Public Safety Fire Open House on October 13 aims to educate the public on fire safety, featuring demonstrations, Q&A with firefighters, and equipment displays.

The Eden Prairie Police Department showcased public safety tools, including fingerprinting and a SWAT robot, at their Citywide Open House, emphasizing community engagement and transparency.

Mankato is offering a Special Event Support Grant for local organizations to host events. Applications are due by December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Details are available at manakatomn.gov.

Brooklyn Park residents can dispose of recyclable items at a special event. Accepted goods include scrap metal and electronics, excluding general garbage. The event includes free paper shredding and aims to promote sustainability.

A family-friendly fall event with trick-or-treating and resources for youth will occur at Sand Creek Park, Coon Rapids, on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Plymouth to host free drive-thru breakfast for veterans on November 7th; registration required by October 31st.

Plymouth County highlights its resources for incarcerated veterans on WATD FM, focusing on the specific challenges these individuals face within the criminal justice system.