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.

Maple Grove Police host “National Coffee with a Cop Day” on October 2nd at Target/Starbucks to facilitate informal chats between officers and the community.

The Eden Prairie Police Department is launching a Police Academy for senior citizens this autumn, featuring educational sessions on department operations and interactive experiences with police tools and teams.

The City of Eden is hiring firefighters, offering competitive wages, paid training, benefits after 10 years, and wellness resources. Applicants need essential firefighting certifications. Deadline: September 30, 2024.

This article details upcoming free community events in Eden Prairie, including a fitness event, canoeing and crafts, an electrification webinar, an art open house, political forums, and a citywide open house.

Eden Prairie's Yard Waste Site at 9811 Flying Cloud Drive is now open for residents to dispose of yard waste and prevent environmental pollution. Operating hours are Fridays 2-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., until Nov. 24.

Bloomington won the 2024 VOP Award for Transformation in Health & Wellness for their extensive health initiatives, which include a strong COVID-19 response and mental health support strategies.

Eden Prairie announces absentee voting options, Medicare sessions, a meet with EPLN, a zip-lining event, varied Senior Center activities, and household chore support. Registration and details are available on the city's website.