Eden Prairie Police Department officers participated in the Minnesota Special Olympics torch run, carrying the torch for three miles and helping to raise funds for the athletes.

Youths in Eden Prairie attended a Safety Camp, engaging in educational activities about personal safety supervised by local authorities, ending with a graduation ceremony.

Minnesota's SEOC is responding to floods by coordinating state aid, with multiple departments and the National Guard assisting in relief and infrastructure protection efforts.

Bloomington is offering resources to help first-generation homebuyers, including assistance programs with up to $30,000 in financial support and free services to aid in the purchasing process.

A community center in Bloomington is offering a six-week line dancing series for beginners and pros on Wednesdays, focusing on coordination and health benefits.

Creekside Community Center in Bloomington is hosting a free cookout for residents over 50 on July 22, featuring food and yard games, with preregistration required.

Bloomington Police plan summer events to connect with the community, including "Cops and Cones" for ice cream, National Night Out, and a "Cookout with the cops."

The Bloomington Ice Garden offers private ice time, skating instructors, and food options for special events, with registration for group skating classes starting August 19.

Justin J. Florece, with a diverse background in marketing and sports, now serves as a firefighter in Bloomington, pursuing a degree in fire science and educating the community on fire safety.

Minneapolis officials urge safe and legal fireworks use on July 4, ask residents to reserve 911 for emergencies and direct noise complaints through online systems or via text to free up emergency services.

First detection of West Nile virus in Anoka County's mosquitoes prompts health alerts and calls for residents to take protective measures during peak mosquito season.

Bloomington won the U.S. Conference of Mayors Police Reform and Equitable Justice small-city award, receiving a $75,000 grant for its "Increasing Trust Through Shared Values" approach, focusing on values-based recruitment and promotion.

The Coon Rapids Police Association's bean bag tournament for charity has been postponed due to low registration. The event supports the "Shop with a Cop" program.