Carver County Parks & Recreation is seeking a Parks Maintenance and Forestry Supervisor to manage park spaces and staff, emphasizing environmental stewardship and community engagement. The application deadline was October 15.

Maple Grove Fire Station 2 is hosting "Storytime at the Station" on October 12, offering storytelling and fire safety education, with a fire truck tour included.

The City of Mankato has announced a temporary closure of the Red Jacket Trail on October 14 for tree removal by maintenance crews, citing safety concerns.

The Maple Grove Police Department hosted the 55th D.A.R.E. officer training, focusing on positive police-student connections and teaching life skills to youths.

St. Louis Park named Francie Streich and Brooks Whitton as the 2024 Evergreen Award winners for their exceptional residential gardens, enhancing the city's landscape and promoting environmental health.

The Minnesota Humanities Center launched a grant program with $450,000 to promote arts and cultural events in Minnesota, funded by the state's Legacy Fund.

The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is seeking state funding for initiatives to enhance education, research, and community partnerships across the state.

The Saint Paul Police engaged with fans at the Minnesota Wild Home Opener, promoting safety and supporting Breast Cancer Awareness by selling pink patches.

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center will extend its hours for yard waste drop-off starting October 14, aligning with peak yard cleanup season.

Kids participated in a mock election at a Fire Department and City Open House, voting for favorite foods and animals, with pizza and dogs winning. The event showcased their understanding of democracy.

The City of Plymouth is hosting a free Halloween Open Skate event on Oct. 31 at the Plymouth Ice Center, with costume wear encouraged and treat bags from Minnesota Orthodontics, while noting detour routes due to road construction.

Minneapolis celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day by closing government offices on October 14, while maintaining essential services like 911 and waste collection; parking meters aren't enforced except in some areas. Normal operations resume October 15.

Minneapolis begins its street cleaning on Oct. 22 to protect waterways, with "No Parking" signs posted beforehand and online resources provided for residents.