National Night Out is set for Aug. 6 to strengthen police-community partnerships and promote safer neighborhoods. Communities nationwide, including Wright County, will join in this established event dating back to 1984.

The Plymouth Ice Center reopened after a coolant leak due to a loose shaft seal on a compressor. No injuries occurred, and a hockey tournament will proceed as planned.

Brooklyn Park police are hosting an internet safety event for parents on August 15, with speaker Allison Feigh from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center.

The 29th Igbofest, themed "Preserving our Heritage," is set for Aug 10 at North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, and will feature various cultural activities.

The DPS plans to participate in National Night Out on August 6 and the Minnesota State Fair from August 22 to Labor Day to improve community relations and showcase their services.

Dakota County invites public review and comments on its draft Solid Waste Management Plan aimed at achieving a 75% recycling rate and expanding curbside organics collection.

Minnetonka has been recognized as a Step 5 city by the Minnesota GreenSteps Cities program for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its continuous efforts in sustainability and environmental improvement.

Minnetonka's NexTrex plastic film recycling is pausing from August 10 due to staffing, urging residents to use alternative sites like Target or county centers.

Students at Oak Ridge Elementary, led by music teacher Micah Boudinot, are removing invasive garlic mustard plants from their school and city land to protect biodiversity.

Anoka County Library calls for applications for Featured Authors for their annual event with perks like book selling and promotion. Applications open September 2024.

A hillside collapse in Rasmussen Woods, Mankato, has caused a sewage spill, with the city warning residents to avoid Viking Ravine and Barnes Creek. Repair efforts are ongoing.

The article details community events in Nokomis, including Nokomis Days and National Night Out, and honors local business Peppers and Fries with a resolution before a City Council meeting in a temporary location.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is launching a Community Police Academy program on September 16 to educate the public on law enforcement activities.