Minneapolis Parks offers a free training clinic for volleyball officials on October 9. Successful applicants, post background checks and registration, can earn $30 per game.

CenterPoint Energy begins natural gas main project in East Harriet and King Field, with construction on Garfield Ave S and Harriet Ave S expected to finish in a week. Communication lines are open for resident concerns.

Graco Park, a new nine-acre green space, has opened in Northeast Minneapolis with restored natural areas, trails, and public art, thanks to support from Graco Inc. and environmental efforts by MWMO.

Rice County Public Health launches its annual flu shot campaign on October 10, 2024, offering free and various vaccines at multiple clinics, with some also serving children.

The BCA is investigating a fatal police shooting in Minneapolis of a man reported to be acting irrationally with a gun. Officers are on leave; body-cam footage is pending.

Minneapolis police charged Ayale Abdullahi Ali with second-degree murder for fatally shooting a mother holding her child, following a four-month investigation.

The City of Bloomington reopens its free Bloomington Leadership Program for residents to enhance civic knowledge and leadership skills. Applications for the 2025 cohort are due by October 31.

Bloomington is hosting a senior conference to address the issue of loneliness among the elderly on October 28th, featuring experts like Dr. Nathan Spreng and providing CEU credits for professionals.

Bloomington sets new speed limit of 25 mph on neighborhood streets, aiming to increase safety, effective August 1st. Major roads have varying limits between 25-35 mph.

Bloomington and American Legion Post #550 are hosting a Veterans Appreciation Celebration on November 8 at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center. Registration is required by October 22.

The City of Bloomington will host an immigration fair providing resources, legal advice, and free vaccinations for new Americans on October 19 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

Minneapolis supports the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, with Public Works painting a "Go Lynx!" mural and hanging themed street signs downtown. Mayor Jacob Frey participates, showcasing the city's pride.

The weather forecast in Minneapolis predicts a week of sunny skies, warm temperatures in the low 80s, and gentle winds, with a slight cooling trend starting Tuesday.