The Waconia Rotary Club has donated $10,000 for new outdoor furniture at Paradise Commons in Lake Waconia Regional Park, enhancing the community space.

St. Louis Park's snowplow naming contest is about to end, inviting residents to submit witty, snow-themed names for a chance to win a ride and tour at the city's service center.

The City of Duluth is addressing a sewer overflow at Kenwood Avenue and College Street, advising the public to avoid Chester Creek due to potential health risks. Repair work is underway, with updates to be issued by the city.

Nine individuals were arrested, two stolen vehicles recovered, and an illegal firearm seized during a Brooklyn Park and HCSO crime crackdown operation.

The League of Women Voters is organizing forums for Brooklyn Park City Council and Osseo School Board elections, providing a platform for civic engagement and candidate discussions.

CenterPoint Energy begins service work in Minnetonka following gas main replacement, affecting local streets and parking, with technicians transitioning gas meters outside and relighting appliance pilot lights.

St. Louis Park is developing a Safe Streets Action Plan and seeks community input to improve road safety. Residents can get involved by attending workshops, using an interactive map online, and applying to be part of the stakeholder committee.

St. Louis Park added two new electric vehicle charging ports at the Municipal Service Center for public use, available during business hours with free charging for the initial three hours.

Saint Paul Police warn of a scam where individuals posing as officers call residents demanding money to avoid arrest. They urge the public to hang up and report such calls.

Coon Rapids Police Department invites community to Stumpy's Hatchet House for an axe throwing event to support the 'Shop with a Cop' program benefiting children during the holidays.

The University of Minnesota's Department of Orthodontics experienced a phishing breach compromising a contact list with 1,331 patients' names and emails but no other sensitive information. Immediate action and notifications were issued.

The Eden Prairie Police Department invites community members to "Coffee with a Cop" on Oct. 15 for informal chats with law enforcement and free coffee at the local McDonald's.

The Brooklyn Park Planning Commission outlines its agenda for the October 9 meeting, focusing on zoning and urban planning for the city's future development. Residents can engage in the process, which will be broadcast live on Cable TV and online.