Hartkopf neighborhood prepares for continued Bulky Waste Cleanup; residents reminded to check guidelines for acceptable items as city crews return Tuesday to collect remaining waste.

The City of Apple Valley reminds residents to follow safety guidelines for recreational fires, including size restrictions, distance from structures, supervision, and material limitations.

Minneapolis transitional housing gets $1.5 million city grant and a matching anonymous donation for renovations, despite needing to temporarily close for safety.

Inclement weather cut short the 2024 Coon Rapids Pet Fair, an event for pet adoptions and pet-related products. Despite a brief opening, rain and wind forced an early shutdown. Organizers remain optimistic for 2025.

The City of Mankato announces an open house at the Mankato Regional Airport on October 10, offering locals a chance to learn about airport projects and plans.

Howl-O-Ween at Wolfe Park is a free pet-focused event on October 13 with festive activities including a pet costume contest and vendor prizes, with pets required to be leashed.

The City of Mankato marks National Awareness Day for the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, with local police urging vigilance in reporting suspicious activities to enhance community safety.

Eden Prairie has several events: an Oct. 5 Citywide Open House, legislative candidate forums on Oct. 3, a liquor store survey deadline on Oct. 4, a fall leaf collage activity on Oct. 5, and various city meetings to discuss future plans.

Open Streets Minneapolis concludes its 2024 season on September 28 with a car-free event on Nicollet Avenue featuring music, art, and local business promotion.

Plymouth Police Department celebrates local high school football rivalry with a special Thanksgiving patch, with proceeds supporting the schools' Booster programs.

Residents in Shingle Creek were frustrated when their bulky waste was not collected as scheduled, but Brooklyn Park officials have arranged for a Thursday pickup to resolve the issue.

Anoka County is hosting a series of blood drives in fall and winter to maintain blood bank supplies and support local medical facilities. Multiple dates and venues are available for residents to donate.

A free Dementia Friends information session is scheduled for October 10, put on by Plymouth's Parks and Recreation Department to educate the community on dementia.