Bloomington announces the grand opening of Bryant and Tretbaugh parks, featuring inclusive playgrounds, sports facilities, and a dedicated bike skills course.

Minneapolis weather forecast predicts sunny days ahead with a rising temperature trend, reaching highs in the upper 80s. Winds from the south southeast will persist throughout the week.

Minnetonka's Fire Department and City Open House on Oct. 7 offers community engagement, fun activities, voter registration, demonstrations, and a focus on emergency response and sustainability.

BookMother won $100,000 in the 2025 Hatch Bloomington competition to start a bookstore designed as a community space for adults. Their winning pitch is viewable online.

Bloomington gears up for local elections with the community voting for city council and school board positions, while the League of Women Voters hosts nonpartisan forums for candidates.

A new mural by artist Mariela Ajras adorning the Fenley apartments in Bloomington's South Loop adds vibrancy to the neighborhood and echoes the city's creative placemaking goals.

Bloomington is undergoing community project developments including the transformation of Creekside Community Center and the renewed Bloomington Ice Garden, with more plans for the Nine Mile Creek Corridor.

Minneapolis has activated its first speed safety cameras at five intersections, with warnings until November 1, after which fines will be imposed. Revenue will fund safety investments.

A fire significantly damaged a home in Duluth, displacing four people and resulting in the loss of two pets; the cause is under investigation and community support is critical for the affected residents.

Minneapolis cyclists are asked to complete a survey to influence the city's bicycle friendliness and aid in renewing its Bicycle Friendly Community status.

Eleven new officers will be sworn into the Duluth Police Department at the Clyde Iron Malting Building. The event, promoting two current officers, will be live-streamed on Facebook for public accessibility.

Rice County joins the Counties for Housing Solutions program to address affordable housing shortages and will work to revise zoning laws as part of broader economic mobility efforts.

The Minneapolis Police Department welcomed 33 new officers, emphasizing their diverse backgrounds and skills, with the majority having bachelor’s degrees and some being multilingual.