Council Vice President Chughtai hosts Open Office Hours at Tii Cup in Uptown, Minneapolis on August 6, to engage with residents and support local businesses affected by construction.

St. Louis Park residents need to place tree debris from the July 14 storm at the curb by 7 a.m. on August 5 for city pickup. There are size limitations and alternative disposal options available.

Minneapolis allocates $533,000 to enhance summer safety, addressing disconnection between city safety plans and community group efforts. The funding aims to support violence prevention amidst concerns over administration's lack of engagement.

Minneapolis is tackling its housing crisis by converting commercial properties into affordable housing, encouraging community engagement through National Night Out, and promoting pet adoptions with waived fees.

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.