Minneapolis tap water won "Best in Glass" in Minnesota for taste, beating 14 contestants in a blind test at a conference in Duluth. It will compete internationally in Washington, DC.

Job seekers can meet employers at a hiring event in Blaine, MN on October 1st, with positions in manufacturing, health care, and more, offering wages up to $35.00.

The Mankato Police Department is inviting youths to join its Police Explorers program, offering free training and hands-on law enforcement experience.

The Minneapolis Police Department highlighted the work of firearm forensic scientists during National Forensic Science Week, showcasing their role in criminal investigations and the positive public response to these efforts.

Eden Prairie hosts a variety of local events, including a collection of one acts by Eden Prairie Players, a Car Seat Clinic by EPPD, and POUND for PROP fitness class charity event.

Duluth hosts an open house on September 25 to discuss the Palm Street Smart Pond project, aimed at improving stormwater management and reducing flood risk.

Public internet access has been restored in St. Paul's libraries and recreation centers after cybersecurity concerns, ensuring vital connectivity for the community.

Eden Prairie's Citywide Open House on Oct. 4 invites residents to explore city departments, featuring the SWAT and drone teams, with tours, displays, and free food.

Minneapolis opens a Neighborhood Assistance Center with free services, including mental health support, for violence-affected residents from Sept. 18 to 21.

Brooklyn Park has partnered with Good In The 'Hood to collect shoes for those in need until September 29; residents should donate usable, paired shoes at specified locations.

Plymouth's autumn pottery classes are fully booked, offering courses in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing for participants over 16, with high demand showing strong community interest in the craft.

Minneapolis tackles homelessness with encampment dismantlement, addiction treatment initiatives, increased affordable housing production, mental health support, inclusive economic opportunities, and anti-human trafficking efforts.

Hennepin County operates drop-off facilities for safe disposal of hazardous materials in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, and Chaska, to promote environmental protection and public health.