Bloomington's winter farmers market will start on November 9th, providing seasonal local produce and artisan crafts indoors at the Civic Plaza, supporting local vendors and economy.

The forecast for Minneapolis predicts a wet week with persistent rain, occasional thunderstorms, and gusty southeast winds, as temperatures fluctuate around mid-40s to low 60s.

Ramsey County provides multiple voting options ahead of the election, sends property tax notices, seeks feedback on Service Center operations, launches a Hmong language program, and honors veterans through Operation Green Light.

St. Louis Park urges residents to compost pumpkins post-Halloween, providing options for drop-off or curbside pickup to prevent waste from ending up in landfills.

CenterPoint Energy pauses construction to ensure unobstructed access to polling locations for St. Louis Park voters during the elections. Work on pipeline upgrades will resume after November 5.

Minnetonka's city council detailed a 7.23% tax levy increase primarily for public safety, funding new firefighter and police positions to improve response times in high-call areas like Ridgedale.

Blaine, Minnesota, has scheduled a public hearing for case 24-0061, considering the Minnesota Education Trust's permit for a mosque on Aberdeen Street.

The Bloomington Ice Garden has reopened for open skate season until March 9, 2025, with sessions on select weekdays and Sundays. Skate rental and sharpening services are available. A closure for remodeling is planned from March 10 to October 1, 2025.

The Coon Rapids Police Department has a new wellness dog, Gizmo, to support officers' emotional health, trained to provide comfort and positivity within the force.

Coon Rapids has enacted a winter parking ban from Nov 1 to Apr 1, with no street parking from 2-6 am and further restrictions during snowfalls of 3 inches or more, until plowing is complete.

Aaron Gutzmann is highlighted as a model firefighter paramedic at the Bloomington Fire Department, illustrating the growing integration of firefighting and EMS roles. He has been with the department since 2021, after a career that started in 2008.

Over 500 people attended the Bloomington Police Department's "Cookout with the Cops" to engage positively with law enforcement through food, activities, and conversation.

Bloomington, Minnesota, launches its annual Winter Lights Tour to combat the darkness of winter with festive light displays. Residents can register their decorated homes to be part of a tour map, visible from December 2.