Minneapolis emergency personnel are hosting a barbecue competition this Saturday, featuring culinary displays, entertainment, and activities for all ages, free and open to the public.

The St. Louis Park Fire Department Open House on September 17 offers a glimpse into firefighting with demos, equipment displays, and activities for all ages.

The St. Louis Park Police Department seeks an experienced Police sergeant to provide leadership, mentorship, and foster community relations. Applications are due by September 22nd.

Wolfe Park introduces two fall fitness programs: Express Stations and All Levels Yoga, with initial free sessions and subsequent weekly classes charging a fee for residents and non-residents.

Upgrades to natural gas lines by CenterPoint Energy will cause parking restrictions on Aldrich Ave S. & Bryant Ave S. in Bloomington for two weeks starting August 26.

CenterPoint Energy is replacing natural gas mains in St. Louis Park, affecting several streets with parking restrictions and road closures from approximately September 6 to September 20.

The Eden Prairie Police Department is hosting a car seat clinic on September 14 to check and adjust installations, with technicians available at Fire Station #1. No appointment is needed.

CenterPoint Energy commences major gas main installation on W. 43rd Street in Minneapolis, affecting local traffic and pedestrian routes from September 9.

A woman was critically injured in an attack by her three Pitbulls in Brooklyn Park. Officers provided aid and a security guard was also hurt. Two dogs were euthanized; one is quarantined.

Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove Police collaborated to catch a suspect who fled a traffic stop. K-9 units and a perimeter were used to apprehend the individual.

Rice County is renewing its Hazard Mitigation Plan and seeks public input to address natural disaster risks, improve resilience, and potentially secure FEMA grants for mitigation measures.

The Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal shooting in South Minneapolis, where a man in his 20s died after an altercation. No arrests have been made.

Essential nighttime construction work on CSAH 35 in St. Michael will involve concrete paving and sawing joints, potentially impacting local residents with noise. The work is necessary to ensure the longevity of the road.