Bloomington plans a Veterans Appreciation event on November 6, offering a program, refreshments, and resources for veterans and their families. Registration is encouraged.

Bloomington, Minnesota, hosted an Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair, showcasing over 30 Native artists and featuring cultural activities and food to celebrate Native heritage.

Maple Grove Fire-Rescue and NFPA launch a fire safety week focusing on the proper use of lithium-ion batteries, highlighting buying, charging, and recycling tips.

Plymouth has opened a resident survey to gather opinions on city services, continuing past efforts from 2019 and 2022 and inviting feedback until October 14.

Minnetonka's Fire Department and City Open House on Oct. 7 offers community engagement, fun activities, voter registration, demonstrations, and a focus on emergency response and sustainability.

Minneapolis cyclists are asked to complete a survey to influence the city's bicycle friendliness and aid in renewing its Bicycle Friendly Community status.

Rice County joins the Counties for Housing Solutions program to address affordable housing shortages and will work to revise zoning laws as part of broader economic mobility efforts.

Jodi Carufel, a dedicated teacher at Olson Middle School in Bloomington, has influenced students for 30 years with her supportive teaching approach and projects like mock trials.

The annual National Night Out in Bloomington united over 300 local gatherings, fostering community ties through festivities attended by residents, officials, and city workers.

The Bloomington Fire Department is hosting a Fire Prevention Week Open House on October 11, offering safety tips, family activities, and giveaways at six fire stations.

Woodbury is hosting a 'Welcome to Woodbury' event to help new residents integrate, with City Council meet and greets, activities, and food trucks, ensuring language services for inclusivity.

Woodbury Community Academy's 17th session begins in January 2026, offering locals a nine-week insight into city operations, with limited space and a focus on developing community leaders.

Highland Bridge's sustainable stormwater system in Saint Paul, Minnesota, won a Project Excellence Award from the Water Environment Federation, serving as a national model for eco-friendly urban redevelopment.