Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette reviews the city's safety improvements, highlighting police reforms, violence prevention programs, and emergency response innovations.

St. Louis Park's fall street sweeping begins October 27, with residents urged to avoid parking on the streets from 7 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and to check an interactive map for their area's schedule.

Mankato officials seek the owner of a lost senior Shih Tzu found wearing a pink collar and green coat, urging the public to contact Public Safety via 911.

Bloomington Police Department's holiday initiative, Uniforms United, supported by a Walmart grant, aims to honor local military members and veterans with gifts and recognition.

Minneapolis weather forecast includes sun and showers, with highs of 63 degrees then rain likely from Monday night. Temperatures to stay cool, with partly sunny days later in the week.

Louisiana Avenue construction enters a new phase with road closures until Nov 2025. Commuters should use detours. Infrastructure upgrades include pavement, sidewalks, and a stormwater system, set to be active in 2026.

Staring Lake Dog Park in Eden Prairie will close for a week for maintenance, including tree removal and hill stabilization, starting Oct. 27, weather permitting. Alternative dog parks are listed on the city's website.

Brooklyn Park is hosting its annual Living Well Resource Fair offering information, services, and resources to help improve community members' quality of life.

Hennepin County began construction on the Westonka Library in Mound, focusing on community needs and sustainability, with features like solar panels and geothermal systems.

Duluth will conduct a controlled burn of invasive buckthorn in Hartley Park during October, aiming to improve ecosystem health without closing the park.

Blaine prepares for a public hearing on new wine and malt liquor licenses, with Cisneros and Coconi-Alvarez as applicants, and no concerns raised by police checks.

County buildings will be illuminated in green from Nov. 4-11 to show support for veterans, in line with the Operation Green Light initiative, which also offers free green bulbs to participants.

Outgoing ONS Director Brooke Blakey noted a 33% decrease in Saint Paul homicides and a 73% non-fatal shooting case clearance rate, attributing success to collaborative efforts and innovative strategies like hiring local life coaches.