Tim Gladhill has been appointed as Brooklyn Park's new Community Development Director, bringing over two decades of relevant experience to the city's development projects.

The Eden Prairie Community Center will close early at 6:30 p.m. for the "Best. Make-up Party. Ever!" event at Round Lake Park, featuring food trucks, live music, and fireworks.

New policies by the AASD and DSD aim to protect disabled individuals by providing maltreatment awareness materials and mandate minimum compensation for direct care workers, effective 2026.

Maple Grove is commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 by lighting the Town Green in purple to honor lives lost and to promote overdose prevention.

Coon Rapids announces its Fall Skating School schedule, offering ice skating classes for ages 4 and up, with sessions running from September through December.

Ramsey County designates August 2024 as Child Support Awareness Month to highlight the Child Support Services Division's role in family financial stability.

The Arlington Hills Community Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with festivities including a DJ, outdoor games, and a mural creation with artist SPRAYFiNGER.

Residents of St. Louis Park have until August 26 to apply for local board and commission positions, with the city seeking civic-minded individuals to shape the community's future.

Minneapolis will hold two online sessions to discuss zoning changes for cannabis businesses on Aug. 22 and 28, providing a platform for public engagement on local regulations.

St. Louis Park is hosting "Fishing with a Cop" on August 21 at Wolfe Park to foster community bonds. The free event provides gear for kids to fish with officers.

Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed an 8.1% property tax hike to fund Minneapolis's 2025-26 budget priorities, including affordable housing, climate actions, and police reform. This increase could cost median homeowners an extra $300 annually.

The University of Minnesota's study finds that culturally responsive education can help students of color build resilience against racial discrimination's impact on mental health.

The Minnetonka Police Department is offering a nine-week Police Academy program for residents to learn about law enforcement operations, with registration now open on their website.