St. Louis Park, MN, is offering a Ninja Warriors Obstacle Camp for kids aged 4-11 from August 4-7, aiming to improve their movement skills. Registration costs $159, with enrollment open and limited spots available.

Three women were crowned ambassadors of the Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program in Minnesota, ready to represent their community at various events.

Brooklyn Park is hosting its seventh annual Restaurant Week from September 22-28, inviting local restaurants to participate and showcase their dishes.

The Wright County Fair features booths from local departments with offerings such as law enforcement equipment, 4-H programming, veterans' services, public health activities, and environmental information.

The Blue Earth County Fair will include a Water Safety Day on July 25, where free life jackets will be distributed to promote water safety for children.

Coon Rapids Arts Commission invites photographers to enter the "Amazing Coon Rapids Animals" photo contest by Sept. 12, with cash prizes and separate youth and adult categories.

Brooklyn Park's Sunfish Pond hosted the "Cops N Kids" fishing event, bonding youth with officers. Participants received fishing rods and enjoyed food and educational sessions. The event aimed to strengthen community relations.

The Saint Paul Police Department hosts a "Safe Summer Nights" event to enhance community-police relations with free food and entertainment at El Rio Vista Recreation Center.

Brooklyn Park is hosting a community cleanup at River Park on July 26 from 10 am to 12 pm, providing supplies for volunteers to enhance and beautify local public spaces.

Eden Prairie observes National Deflection Week, spotlighting their police social worker program, which provides treatment alternatives over traditional law enforcement methods.

Minneapolis beaches are closed due to high E. coli levels; swimmers are cautioned, but no illnesses reported. Other beaches remain open with safe water levels.

Plymouth unveils The Meadows Playfield, a new park with a cricket pitch and other amenities. Upcoming events include Night to Unite, Beaches, Bands and Brews, a Fleetwood Mac tribute, and Kids Fest, fostering community spirit.

A new Temporary Emergency Overnight Shelter opens in Mankato to offer refuge from summer heat, with help from Connections Shelter, Partners for Housing, and local organizations. The shelter can host 40 people nightly until August's end.