St. Louis Park will hold a public hearing on October 6 to discuss a $56,686 levy for sidewalk and public area services for Special Service District No. 3. Residents can attend or submit written comments.

Wright County resolved an online portal issue allowing e-check property tax payments again; credit card payments are expected to be fixed by Monday, Sept. 22. Physical payments remain available.

A public hearing is scheduled for October 7 to discuss a proposed Crawford Lake Improvement District aimed at tackling aquatic issues and preserving the lake.

The Plymouth Fall Farmers Market on Oct. 8 will feature around 25 vendors with fresh produce, food, and crafts. Cash and EBT are accepted, and pets are not allowed.

Minneapolis tap water won "Best in Glass" in Minnesota for taste, beating 14 contestants in a blind test at a conference in Duluth. It will compete internationally in Washington, DC.

The Rondo Community Library in Saint Paul is closing temporarily, with a town hall on September 22 to discuss security and improvements, including a public health strategy to address the fentanyl crisis.

Abdullahe Nur Jesow, 65, pleaded guilty to charges connected to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, which involved misappropriating funds from the Federal Child Nutrition Program.

Bloomington Police collaborated with Polk County Sheriff’s Office in a large operation arresting over 240 individuals for human trafficking and child exploitation.

Rice County in Minnesota initiates a Seat Belts and Child Restraints Campaign to promote safety and proper use of car seats, responding to the increase in unbelted motorist fatalities.

Following a mass shooting in Minneapolis, 30-year-old Jacinda Oakgrove died from injuries. Police are investigating, and a suspect was released pending complaints. The public is urged to provide information.

Job seekers can meet employers at a hiring event in Blaine, MN on October 1st, with positions in manufacturing, health care, and more, offering wages up to $35.00.

Changing weather expected in Minneapolis with showers, thunderstorms, fog, and sunny spells. Temperatures will be mild with highs around 73-76 degrees.

The Mankato Police Department is inviting youths to join its Police Explorers program, offering free training and hands-on law enforcement experience.