Mankato announced three finalists for its new Director of Public Safety following Amy Vokal's retirement. The candidates include local law enforcement veterans Jeremy Clifton and Matt DuRose, and Wade Lyons from Austin, TX.

Mankato and Eagle Lake fire departments start joint training at the Mankato Firefighter Academy to enhance skills in fire behavior and safety, running until May 2025.

Minneapolis invests $1.5 million into Agate Housing to prevent closure, requiring the facility to match the funds for refurbishments and obtain city approval for an operations plan.

Minnesota Board on Aging allocates $4.4 million in grants to 37 organizations to support individuals with dementia and their caregivers, fostering innovation in care services.

St. Louis Park schedules a public hearing for October 7, 2024, to discuss Special Service District No. 3's service charges for 2025, with options for remote participation available.

St. Louis Park, MN will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2024, for residents to discuss a proposed $28,885 service charge for neighborhood maintenance in Special Service District No. 4 for 2025.

St. Louis Park invites community input on the 2025 service charges for Special Service District No. 5 at a hearing on October 7, 2024, to discuss funding for district maintenance.

St. Louis Park introduces a new ordinance to protect heritage trees and update local vegetation codes, with stricter tree removal regulations to support environmental conservation. The ordinance takes effect in 2025.

The Bloomington City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the rezoning of Southgate Apartments, with opportunities for resident participation in person or electronically.

The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on September 30, 2024, regarding plans to redevelop Southtown Shopping Center, including establishing a retail anchor and discussing property subdivision and fee variances.

Bloomington's City Council has scheduled a public hearing regarding a potential moratorium on airport parking facility developments. The meeting invites public input and will take place on September 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Bloomington, Minnesota schedules a public hearing to discuss cannabis business zoning on September 30, 2024, offering several participation options for residents.

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