Anoka County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to enhance resilience against natural disasters, seeking public input to reflect local needs and viewpoints in the strategies developed for protection against severe weather events.

Bernard James Benavidez was sentenced to six months in prison for diverting sales to personal accounts and evading taxes of $147,006.96 from 2013 to 2017.

Minneapolis forecast includes sunny days with chances of nighttime showers and thunderstorms, mild temperatures, and shifting winds throughout the week.

The St. Louis Park Art Fair showcased 85 artists, including 24 locals, with live music, food vendors, and community partners, highlighting the city's spirit and creativity.

The Mankato Safety Expo at Minnesota State University featured local police and firefighters educating students on safety through interactive displays like simulation goggles and a "seat belt convincer."

Saint Paul Police Department welcomed six new Police Reserves from the Reserve Academy, acknowledging their commitment to serving the community as volunteers.

ROCtoberfest celebrates autumn with a festival on September 21st, featuring live music, food trucks, drinks, games, and prizes, with a $5 entry and special drinkware for $10.

Early in-person voting begins Sept. 20 at St. Louis Park City Hall, with roadwork on Minnetonka Blvd possibly causing delays; alternate routes suggested.

St. Louis Park's pavement management project makes progress, with phase one near completion and work continuing on other phases, including roadwork, utility replacement, and landscaping.

Road closures are set in St. Louis Park for the Cedar Lake Road Improvement project, impacting traffic between various avenues, with detours and ongoing construction activities.

The St. Paul BZA addressed multiple zoning variances, with approvals for an extended porch and a front-facing garage, plus a major sign size increase for a development.

MnDOT is incorporating arts into transportation projects to better serve communities, using mobile data for traffic estimates, studying deer-vehicle collisions, comparing traffic signs for safety, and testing sustainable road technologies.

Police in Minneapolis arrested a suspect linked to two murders and another shooting, all occurring on the same day near homeless camps and residential areas.