Sherburne County offers early voting at the Government Center with extended hours, including weekends, until November 4. Elk River City Hall also provides voting opportunities. Changes in St. Cloud absentee voting location are noted.

An 18-year-old driver, Mason Hoheisel, experienced a rollover crash in Bellevue Township; he refused medical attention and the incident is under investigation.

Dakota County and Apple Valley celebrate the completion of enhancements to the North Creek Greenway, closing gaps and improving safety for a scenic 10-mile route.

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the Bertram BooTacular, a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event with games, hayrides, and food trucks at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park.

There will be a significant police training exercise involving multiple agencies at Hennepin Technical College on October 26. It is a planned operation, not due to any immediate threat.

Woodbury residents gear up for local City Council elections on Nov. 5 with eight candidates competing for two seats, while also voting on various governmental roles, a sales tax referendum, and a state amendment. Early voting is available.

Woodbury's winter parking restrictions run from Nov. 1 to April 1, prohibiting on-street parking from 2-6 a.m. and during snow accumulations of 2+ inches to ensure clear paths for plows.

MnDOT cancels daytime bridge painting but will conduct surface repairs on the 36th Avenue bridge, impacting Hwy 169 traffic with lane closures over the weekend.

Bloomington has lifted its fire ban, placed on October 17, allowing residents to enjoy recreational fires with specific safety guidelines including size limits, supervision, and timing restrictions.

Dodzi Kordorwu from Brooklyn Park has been sentenced to over five years in prison for running a romance fraud scheme causing over $2.3 million in losses.

Scott County offers a Family Archery event for all levels at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park to teach safety and skills, with guidance from instructors.

Minneapolis weather forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers and thunderstorms midweek, and temperatures ranging from the upper 30s to mid-70s.

The Maple Grove Police hosted a retail crime prevention class with over ten local business representatives to discuss strategies to combat retail theft and forge stronger police-business ties.