Tourtellotte Pool in Mankato, Minnesota, will close for a swim meet from July 18-20, but will reopen on July 21. Options for swimming elsewhere are suggested.

Maple Grove Fire Station 2 hosts an open house with activities, demonstrations, and a memorial service for residents to engage with local firefighters.

The Blaine community is participating in a school supply drive organized by the Blaine Police Department, with donations accepted at city hall to assist students in need.

Brooklyn Park Police Department announces its 2025 Safety Camp for children aged 8-10, to be held on August 26-27, aiming to educate on various safety topics. Registration is now open.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center is hosting its Trail of Small Wonders exhibit until July 26, where visitors like Lola enjoy fairy gardens and butterfly sightings.

Bloomington Police and Fire Departments are set to play a friendly softball game, inviting the public to attend at Toro Stadium, and kicking off the 67th Fireman's Softball Tournament.

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control hosts "Camp MACC," a fee-waived pet adoption event to find homes for shelter animals and ease summer intake pressures.

The Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission will discuss urban development and heritage in the Summit Avenue-Hill Historic District and swear in a new commissioner, Eric Foster.

The Mankato Police and Fire Department shared a summary of their June 2025 service calls on social media, emphasizing transparency and community engagement.

Minneapolis police held a community meeting at the Firefighters Hall and Museum to discuss crime stats and engage with residents, celebrate an officer, and introduce new Community Service Officers.

Minnesota's new SEOC, overseen by Riley Slimmer, features advanced sustainability with geothermal heating/cooling and a solar panel system for emergency readiness.

Minneapolis celebrates the completion of 1st Avenue NE and E Hennepin Avenue improvements with a community event featuring free ice cream and rides or walks along the new routes.

Traffic on I-94 between Albertville and Monticello will be redirected to eastbound lanes for construction, starting overnight on July 17, with potential delays expected.