Saint Paul celebrates the reopening of Grand Avenue with a community event featuring music, activities, and a ribbon cutting by Mayor Carter, marking the end of the street's six-month renovation project.

Community and police in Minneapolis collaborated quickly to capture an armed suspect after a shooting, emphasizing the importance of witness information and the effectiveness of their partnership.

The Saint Paul BZA will hold a public hearing to discuss zoning variances, including new construction and parking space proposals, with submission details available online.

Police responded to gunfire in Brooklyn Park, setting up a perimeter and eventually arresting two suspects with the help of SWAT, while details remain limited.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Explorers excelled at the Duluth Explorer Conference, showcasing law enforcement skills and earning multiple top placements.

Minneapolis opened the Valiance Apartments and Shelter, funded partly by the city's $1.6M investment, to address its housing crisis and support vulnerable residents.

Mankato offers free yard waste disposal for residents at Minnesota Paving and Materials, with proof of residency, to manage autumn leaves and garden debris sustainably.

Mankato Police and Fire honored police officers' spouses on National Police Officer Spouses' Day, acknowledging their support and sacrifices on Facebook.

Maple Grove residents can safely dispose of unwanted meds at Drug Take Back Day at Cub Foods on Oct 25. The event, part of a national initiative, aims to prevent medication abuse.

The Maple Grove Police Department hosted a tour for Russian-speaking families, led by Sgt. Keller, to foster community connection and understanding of police work.

St. Louis Park will introduce an alternating stop control model in Minikahda Vista to improve navigation and stop sign compliance after community feedback.

Brooklyn Park offers a free Pumpkin Drop-Off composting service after Halloween to reduce landfill waste, with guidelines to remove non-organic materials before drop-off.

Maple Grove city offices will close for Veterans Day, with a commemoration event at the Veterans Memorial in Central Park at 11 a.m. to honor those who served.