Carver County Parks is seeking public input for Baylor Regional Park's revamp and has scheduled two open houses for community feedback on concept designs.

Bloomington Police partner with SAVE to launch Minnesota's first loss teams, providing support for suicide survivors through immediate assistance and empathetic care.

Minneapolis Police encourage citizens to adopt crime prevention measures such as locking cars and not leaving valuables in sight, and to register their surveillance cameras to aid investigations.

Minnesota DOT's virtual event on sustainable stormwater strategies is set for October 16, offering insight into eco-friendly practices for infrastructure.

Eden Prairie residents are reminded of yard waste management options including the Yard Waste Site hours, curbside pickup, composting at home, hazardous waste disposal, and energy conservation tips.

The Trump Administration's US DOT has issued an Interim Final Rule that removes race and gender presumptions in the DBE program, affecting contractor qualification for federally funded projects.

Minnesota's State Fire Marshal division distributes 2,500 CO alarms to at-risk cities and educates on CO dangers, referencing a tragic case to emphasize the importance of alarms.

Rice County reports a decrease in drug overdose deaths, with families sharing their stories to combat the opioid crisis that claimed the lives of their loved ones to fentanyl.

St. Louis Park is hosting education and feedback sessions on housing and public safety, including a SPARC meeting on property maintenance and a survey for policing strategy, alongside online rental license and legal training events.

Domestic violence reports in Eden Prairie have slightly decreased, but many incidents may remain unreported. The EPPD's DART has been actively working since 2006 to intervene and educate on domestic abuse, aiming to prevent violence and help victims.

A Texas man was injured in a conveyor machine accident in Little Falls, Minnesota, when his safety vest got entangled, causing him to be run over by the machine's wheel.

St. Louis Park is offering $250,000 in funding for non-profit agencies to support local social services, with a focus on housing assistance and services for seniors. Deadline for proposals is November 14, 2025.

Jesus Parra Pitre was sentenced to almost 13 years in prison for attempting to murder his estranged wife. He was extradited from Panama to face charges in the U.S.