Plymouth offers free paper shredding and bicycle recycling on Oct. 1 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility; residents advised to remain in vehicles during the event.

The City of Mankato celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting Hispanic American impacts on the community and offering events for cultural engagement.

Officials recommend planning for the Bend of the River Festival on September 21 due to expected traffic and parking issues. Attendees are advised to access via Second Street and Elm Street.

St. Louis Park is hosting its annual snowplow naming contest, inviting residents to submit humorous names by October 4th, with a community vote on the top selections later in the month.

Wright County offers free wood chips at its Compost & Recycling Center, with a loader service by appointment and hand-loading during open hours, on a first-come basis.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office newsletter details recent activities such as the National Night Out and State Fair attendance, and showcases their technological use and staff dedication.

Minneapolis celebrates "Welcoming Week" to promote inclusion and celebrate cultural diversity with activities including a Citizenship and Immigration Resource Fair.

Eden Prairie promotes local climate action and renewable energy usage with incentives, such as a chance to win an e-bike.

Plymouth hosts a free Interactive Story Time in Spanish at the Community Center's Black Box Theater for National Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring the author Pamela Mercado Michelli and offering cultural dance and crafts.

Maple Grove offers residents curbside pickup or a cleanup day to dispose of unwanted items, with details on acceptable items and payment provided by the city.

Maple Grove offers a free car seat safety check clinic at Fire Station 4, featuring experts to assist with proper installation and enhance child safety in vehicles.

Alexandra House is launching "Linus' Pet Haven," a project to keep domestic violence survivors and their pets together, inspiring a more inclusive approach to victim support with pet-friendly shelter facilities, set to open January 2025.

Heather Holden reflects on a decade-long police career, focusing on protecting children online as part of the BCA's ICAC Task Force, and advocates for women in law enforcement.