Bloomington Civic Plaza hosted over 1,700 people at the Indigenous Arts and Crafts Fair, celebrating Minnesota’s American Indian Month with art, food, and performances.

Duluth plans to update its Unified Development Chapter, with an open house for public input on proposed zoning changes scheduled for November 13, 2025.

The Duluth Police Department warns of a scam involving fake fundraising for the department and advises verifying with official partners before donating.

David Robinson, 74, from Pierz, MN, crashed his vehicle into a tree near Little Falls, MN, and was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital; the crash's causes are under investigation.

Republican Michael Holmstrom won the Senate Seat 29 special election in Wright County, while local school districts passed education funding increases and improvement initiatives.

A group named Jewelry Gems in Blaine volunteers to sort and sell donated jewelry, raising significant funds for the local MAYC through an annual event.

Bloomington is seeking artists to craft a sculpture celebrating Dakota culture at Pond-Dakota Mission Park with a budget of $80,000 and a December application deadline.

Bloomington plans to adjust garbage rates to incentivize smaller waste footprints, proposing biweekly pickups and cost savings for residents using smaller carts.

Thanksgiving alters Bloomington's waste schedule; Thursday collections move to Friday, and Friday's to Saturday. Yard waste season ends. Residents urged to check the City's website or call for assistance.

The Bloomington Winter Farmers Market is set to open at Civic Plaza, offering local produce and goods indoors on select dates during the winter season.

Bloomington boosts local businesses with initiatives like the CEO Summit and Hatch Bloomington, and facilitates communication between entrepreneurs and city leaders.

South Loop's ARTBOXES project, in partnership with Xcel Energy, has turned utility boxes into public art by local artists, enhancing the streetscape and community identity.

Bloomington received positive National Community Survey results, indicating high resident satisfaction with environmental efforts, police services, and municipal amenities like snow removal and drinking water quality.