Maple Grove police hosted Coffee with a Cop, coinciding with the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and supported Maria's Voice, a prevention outreach. The event focused on community bonds and raised awareness for domestic violence.

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a car but suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Brooklyn Park. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, stayed on the scene and cooperated with police.

Traffic patterns on Columbus Avenue S in Minneapolis are changing due to CenterPoint Energy's infrastructure work between 44th and 47th streets, with specific intersections opening and closing.

Firefighters quickly controlled a small fire on the exterior of a garage at 7988 Beard Ave, with no injuries and reinforcements called off. The cause is under investigation.

Minnetonka Blvd gas line project by CenterPoint Energy now includes weekend work, causing noise and parking restrictions; residents and businesses are advised of the changes.

Duluth has closed a portion of Idaho Street under a compromised railroad bridge due to safety concerns, impacting residents and commuters with no timeline for repairs.

The NWS forecasts gusty winds up to 50 mph in Minnesota, calming later with rising temperatures and clear skies for the week. Fire risk is elevated due to dry conditions.

A sanitary sewer blockage and a collapsed pipe released sewage near Chester Creek in Duluth, prompting city crews to initiate emergency repairs and warn residents to avoid the area.

Brooklyn Park, in collaboration with Real Estate Equities and Big-D Companies, begins building Decatur Landing Apartments, offering affordable and market-rate housing.

CenterPoint Energy starts natural gas main work in East Harriet and King Field on Oct 7, causing parking restrictions and sidewalk closures along W 36th St.

Rice County reminds property owners that the second-half of property tax payments is due by October 15, 2024, with various payment methods available, including in-person, mail, online, or by phone.

The University of Minnesota is actively addressing a predicted health workforce shortage, particularly in rural areas and among indigenous communities, with strategic investments such as the Rural Physician Associate Program.

Coon Rapids Police Department introduces a wellness dog and approves a community tree lighting event, liquor license for Pizza Flame, and grants for DWI and road safety.