Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is undergoing a redesign including new trails, a Gateway Center, and various outdoor activity spaces. Construction has caused West River Road to close temporarily.

Ward 12 officials have set up Virtual Town Hall meetings to engage with local residents on community issues, with successful sessions already conducted and more planned for Longfellow and Nokomis East neighborhoods.

Flying Cloud Airport hosts Girls in Aviation Day to inspire young females for aviation careers, featuring activities and displays like EPPD's drone team. The event promotes gender diversity in aviation and urges pre-registration due to limited space.

The Minnesota DHS introduced a template to ease planning for disability and aging services and emphasized workplace rights, including minimum wage. They also updated the CBSM, announced training webinars, and offered a course on CFSS MMIS.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is considering relocating the Bde Maka Ska boat launch and sailing center, seeking public feedback through an online survey and an upcoming open house.

Charges against Robert Russell Brent III for assault at St. Anne's Place Shelter have been dropped. Meanwhile, Minneapolis police arrest another man for a separate assault at the same shelter.

Minneapolis urges citizens to register to vote online or in-person, and offers options for mail ballots and an online registration status lookup for National Voter Registration Day.

Rebecca Cunningham is inaugurated as the 18th president of the University of Minnesota with a ceremony that includes tradition, a panel on public health, and a community celebration.

Dakota artist Marlena Myles will be the artist-in-residence this fall at Dakota County Library, where she'll educate the community on Indigenous culture through workshops and art.

Blaine amends its zoning code, refining commerce types in the 105th Avenue Redevelopment District and setting frameworks for development approvals and maintenance responsibilities.

Blaine has approved the sale of a key property for the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Project, marking progress in plans to upgrade the area with new housing, commercial, and recreational spaces.

Woodbury is considering allowing chickens in certain urban zones, eliciting mixed community responses. Current rules permit chickens only on lots of 5+ acres, but the proposed change would allow three hens on smaller lots.

Woodbury's 14th annual Big Truck Day event is set for Sept. 28, offering interactive experiences with a variety of vehicles, including a quiet hour for sensitive attendees.