Dakota County is offering a Recycling Ambassador program starting Oct. 7, combining in-person and virtual sessions over six weeks, to educate citizens on recycling and waste reduction.

The Twin Cities forecast includes clear skies and a potential storm; Minneapolis will see sunshine and a high of 67 today, with a cooler 51 tonight. Showers and thunderstorms might hit Monday afternoon and evening.

John Piccone was granted variances by the BZA to connect his garage to his house at 1036 Goodrich Avenue, despite initially not meeting setback requirements.

A construction project in Wright County will close a segment of CSAH 39 for a culvert replacement starting Sept. 8, with a suggested detour via Co. Rd. 123 and CSAH 8.

Blaine is undergoing street rehabilitation and construction, which includes the Lift Station 13 Force Main and Southwest Area Street Reconstruction projects, causing traffic disruptions.

Coon Rapids' Fall Skating School offers lessons for all ages starting September 20, with sessions through December, excluding November 29th. Registrations are open.

Two men indicted in Minnesota for allegedly directing violent acts in Cameroon, including kidnappings and bombings, with potential life sentences if convicted.

Time & Place Tropical Wine Bar opens in Coon Rapids, offering Jamaican-Asian-American cuisine in a warm, tropical-themed setting, repurposing an old Dairy Queen location.

A Special Election for House District 34B is set for Sept. 16, with a candidate forum offered to inform voters. Absentee voting is available until Election Day.

Plymouth competes in the "Battle of the Cities Food Drive" to support PRISM's Marketplace Food Shelf, collecting food and essentials until September 30.

Minneapolis is set to experience varied weather with scattered showers, mild temperatures, and potential thunderstorms as predicted by The National Weather Service.

St. Louis Park celebrates "Welcoming Week" with initiatives promoting inclusivity for immigrants and residents, involving social media engagement, local business participation, and a community forum on September 20.

Governor Tim Walz announces a special election on September 16 in Minnesota's District 34B. Early and absentee voting has already started, with authorities advising voters to hand-deliver ballots due to time constraints.