The City of Coon Rapids, MN successfully completed its free "Rec on the Spot" program, providing eight weeks of activities in parks for youths, supported by CharitAble MN.

Minneapolis police thwarted an attempted car theft by juveniles near Franklin & Nicollet, catching one suspect and booking him into Juvenile Detention.

St. Louis Park's Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater is hosting a diverse lineup of live music including jazz, kids' entertainment, open mic nights, and folk music.

Apple Valley reminds residents and businesses to obtain permits for temporary signs, and adhere to placement rules for visual tidiness and road safety.

Carver County announces roadwork on Bavaria Road/Highway 10 for two Saturdays, with detours necessary during paving and striping of the roundabout intersection.

Lake Waconia Regional Park beach reopens after improved water tests show reduced blue-green algae levels; officials urge ongoing vigilance for potential blooms.

Two popular Carver County trails, the Lake Minnetonka and Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trails, will be closed for maintenance starting Aug. 18, requiring detours for trail users.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety conducted a Radiological Emergency Preparedness exercise to enhance community safety and disaster response coordination.

Minneapolis Police Department hosted a Back to School Jamboree, distributing resources including 500 backpacks to students. The community event featured food, activities, and a bike raffle.

The Minneapolis Police Department moved its 1st Precinct to a central location at 330 South 12th Street to improve community relations and accessibility.

Minneapolis is warned of volatile weather including showers, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall, with severe thunderstorms possible in the evening. Conditions may improve towards the weekend with sunny days expected.

Minneapolis updates include community events, METRO station renovation, harm reduction efforts, and service changes at the Lake Street Safety Center. A new pedestrian mall and public health specialist are also mentioned.

Two brothers, Nathan and Lucas Heiberg, were fatally shot by police during a SWAT operation in Moorhead, after a reported domestic assault. Officers involved are on leave; an investigation is ongoing.