The Food Scraps Pickup Program in Washington and Ramsey counties is expanding to 19 new communities to reduce food waste. Residents can sign up for the free curbside service starting October 1, 2024.

The Bloomington Outdoor Farmers Market is nearing its last two dates for the season on October 5 and 12, with live music and local vendors, before moving indoors starting November 9.

The Blaine Festival committee took over the annual pork chop dinner's grilling duties from former Mayor Tom Ryan, continuing a 30-year community tradition of summer feasts and polka music.