Coon Rapids City Council approved community measures, accepted a crime support grant, and prepared for a Special Primary Election.

Plymouth's Public Safety Citizens Academy is accepting applicants for a 12-week program on police and fire services, with eligibility requirements and limited class size.

Bloomington invites locals to a public hearing on August 14, 2025, for the South Loop District Comprehensive Plan Amendment, with in-person, online, and phone participation options.

Abdiaziz Shafii Farah was sentenced to 28 years for defrauding over $47 million via a child nutrition program, involving fake meal claims and bribery.

Hussein Mohamed Farah, director of the New Vision Foundation in St. Paul, was charged with wire fraud in the Feeding Our Future scandal for falsely claiming $2.7 million intended for children's meals.

Carl Maurice Brown was convicted by a federal jury for his role in a large drug operation trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine from Chicago to Duluth.

The Twin Cities area is under a Heat Advisory, with high heat index values forecasted, alongside a chance of thunderstorms and hazardous weather conditions. Safety measures are advised.

The Northwest Greenway Park and Ride will close on August 18 for construction, which includes a new lobby and amenities. Detours for Routes 774, 776, and 777 will be in effect.

The Maplewood Service Center in Ramsey County has reopened after renovations, with improved features like Wi-Fi and public computers, language services, and a family-friendly design.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announces another year of BioBlitz events focused on insects, with activities for all to help document local biodiversity.

Eden Prairie is hosting a series of community events, including an open house at local fire stations, concerts, movie nights, a repair clinic, and an art fair.

Mankato Police report on July traffic enforcement: 408 stops, 140 citations, 18 DWI arrests, with a concern over high BAC levels and excessive speeding.

Coon Rapids offers free social services with social worker Lori Halbur at the library first Thursdays each month, addressing diverse local challenges.