The City of Bloomington, Minnesota, briefed on duckweed's ecological role, explaining its rapid growth, small flowers, and significance as food for local fauna.

Minnetonka businesses express high satisfaction with the local business environment, with 98% approving and city officials planning to leverage the positive sentiment by enhancing resources and branding.

Bloomington's Assessing Division improves property tax understanding, fairly values properties, and engages in community outreach about tax relief and assessments.

Minneapolis faces extreme heat and potential flooding threats, with a Heat Advisory and thunderstorms expected, as well as a Flood Warning for several rivers. Residents should stay informed and take safety measures.

Washington County announces a variety of adult activities in July, including "Nature Mandalas," copywriting seminar, "Native Plant Walk and Talk," American Girl Doll event, "Fashion in Jane Austen's Time," and a "Fix-It Clinic."

A hiring event in Blaine, MN, offers job opportunities with competitive wages across various industries on July 23rd, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at 1201 89th Ave NE.

Logan Lodge has become the interim location for over 50 programs for Bloomington's seniors, carrying on the community spirit from the now-closed Creekside Community Center.

Anoka County is hosting a Family Child Care Resource Fair on August 16 to aid potential and current providers with resources to support child care programs.

Bloomington is hosting Healthy Living & Sustainability Fairs offering free eco-friendly items and expert tips on July 23 and August 13 at Penn Lake Library.

A drug dealer was sentenced to 120 months in prison for distributing fentanyl hidden in children's toys, with a subsequent five-year supervised release.

Brooklyn Park, MN, is hosting National Night Out on August 5, aimed at strengthening community and police ties, with registration required by July 24.

Minneapolis is set to undergo infrastructure updates on Franklin Avenue with CenterPoint Energy upgrading gas lines and Hennepin County reconstructing the road, starting July 7, 2025. Safety and reliability improvements are expected.

The Metropolitan Council granted $2.5 million to plant over 5,100 trees and remove 2,200 hazardous ones in the Twin Cities for environmental and safety improvements.