Blaine City Council has selected Erik Thorvig as the new city manager after a national search. Thorvig, with extensive local experience and prior roles in Blaine, succeeds Michelle Wolfe to oversee city operations.

The North Central HIDTA Major Crimes Task Force was honored in DC for its drug enforcement efforts, including significant drug seizures and 63 arrests.

Minneapolis Police Department welcomed 32 cadets, 29 CSOs, and four interns at an event attended by city and law enforcement leaders, highlighting recruitment efforts amid policing challenges.

Anoka County reminds residents to pay the second half of their real estate property taxes by October 15, with options to pay online, by mail, or in person.

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is proposing a rate increase, seeking MPUC approval for a 9.6% hike in 2025 and an additional 3.6% in 2026, potentially raising residential bills by $13.79 monthly. Public hearings are scheduled for input.

St. Paul may declare Hamm’s Brewery a heritage site; the city invites input on preservation and zoning changes. Meetings resume in-person, contact available for information.

Minnesota legislators express solidarity with striking University of Minnesota workers from Teamsters Local 320, urging the university to negotiate fairly for better wages and contracts.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah campus, following the earlier deaths of Melissa Hortman and her husband. Sherburne County Board condemned the violence, echoed by former President Bush's call for peace.

Apple Valley has updated its city code, with Ordinance No.1151, broadening permitted retail uses in Zone 4 to enhance the local business ecosystem and cater to community needs.

Xcel Energy proposes a rate hike, prompting Burnsville to schedule public hearings for resident feedback, with virtual sessions on September 16 and 23.

MnDOT plans to upgrade I-494, with a public hearing in Bloomington set for October 13. The project aims to ease congestion, enhance safety, and upgrade infrastructure including adding EZ Pass lanes and reconstructing the 82nd St. interchange.

The Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission will discuss the Vertical Church's request to replace historic stained-glass windows during their meeting on September 22.

The Eden Prairie Police Department is recruiting officers, offering a strong support system, excellent equipment, and diverse opportunities for career advancement.