Plymouth offers free paper shredding and bicycle recycling on Oct. 1 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility; residents advised to remain in vehicles during the event.

Jim Dickinson was welcomed as Anoka County Administrator. The board also planned Baugh Street's overhaul, improved Linwood Township transit, and accepted library and parks donations. Bunker Hills park pavilions are to be reconstructed.

Minneapolis seeks volunteers for city boards and commissions to reflect its diverse population, with applications accepted until September 30. Services are provided to aid participation.

Anoka County reminds homeowners of the October 15th deadline for second-half property tax payments, urging timely fulfillment to avoid penalties and support local services.

Construction work starting September 16 will cause a partial closure at Third Street and Sixth Avenue East in Duluth, impacting traffic for a week or longer.

The City of Mankato celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting Hispanic American impacts on the community and offering events for cultural engagement.

The Twin Cities area expects sunny skies today with temperatures nearing 86 degrees, followed by variable weather, including a chance of thunderstorms later in the week.

A Saint Paul man received a six-year prison term for illegal machine gun possession following a high-speed chase and crash where firearms and drugs were found in his car.

Coon Rapids hosts a family-friendly outdoor movie night at the Soccer Complex with the PG-rated film "Migration," featuring concessions and a community atmosphere.

Commander Wilks of the Minneapolis Police Department graduated from the FBI National Academy after a 10-week leadership program, as announced on the department's Facebook page.

St. Louis Park residents can buy up to three trees for $35 each from the city's fall tree sale to restore the local tree canopy. Various species are offered, with pickups on Sept. 28 and 30 at the Municipal Service Center.

Mankato is set to begin underground boring on several streets to determine where the rock bed starts, which is important for urban planning. Operations will run from September 17-18, but will not affect road access.

Officials recommend planning for the Bend of the River Festival on September 21 due to expected traffic and parking issues. Attendees are advised to access via Second Street and Elm Street.