Jordan De La Cruz

Parents looking for a family-friendly cultural event might want to head over to Plymouth this week. The City of Plymouth is hosting an Interactive Story Time in Spanish, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities are slated to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, within the welcoming space of the Plymouth Community Center's Black Box Theater, located at 14800 34th Ave. N.

Wright County seeks skilled contractors to bid on a tree removal project in regional parks before the October 7 deadline.

Minneapolis police arrested a man connected to St Anne’s Place Shelter violence, facing assault and weapon charges.

In light of recent figures, there's cause for Minnesotans to tighten their grip on safety belts, with seat belt usage hitting a laudable 10-year high of 94.7 percent in 2024. This uptick from 2010 comes on the eve of Minnesota's "Click It or Ticket" campaign, set to run from Sept. 15 through Sept. 21, as observed by the

Minneapolis residents can expect to bask in mostly sunny conditions with daytime temps reaching a comfortable high of 86 degrees today, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. While a gentle south wind at 5 to 10 miles per hour will accompany the sunshine, the evening promises equally clear skies with temperatures taking a slight dip and tailing off to a cozy 68 degrees.

Minneapolis is in full swing with its "Welcoming Week," a citywide gala running from Sept. 13-22 aimed at enhancing inclusion, civic engagement, and the celebration of cultural diversity. The City of Minneapolis has adopted a unifying creed for this year's festivities: "We're All In." The mayor, Jacob Frey, expressed his support for the week's objectives, stating, "As a city, we're all in when we uplift and celebrate our broad cultural heritage. We're all in when we ensure every resident—new or old—feels safe, respected and valued," according to

Residents of Wright County have the chance to make their health priorities heard. Wright County Public Health is collaborating with local health entities on a new initiative aimed at assessing community health needs. By opening a survey portal through October, the county is laying the groundwork to enhance health policy and resource allocation. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by visiting the Wright County official website.

The city of St. Louis Park is once again inviting its residents to showcase their wit and wordplay in the beloved annual snowplow naming contest. Starting from September 13th, locals have been submitting names that bring a dash of humor to an otherwise chilly and monotonous winter task. According to an

Motorists in Duluth will need to chart a new course come Monday, as the city has announced a temporary partial closure of the intersection at Third Street and Sixth Avenue East. The shutdown is due to construction work that's kicking off at the start of the week. For those planning to make their way through this junction, expect some detours and perhaps a longer commute.

On Sunday evening, a call reporting a person armed with a weapon prompted a swift response from Duluth Police, who arrived on the scene at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Sutphin Street around 6 p.m. According to an official statement released by the department, the person in question was a 52-year-old male experiencing what appeared to be a mental health crisis, and during the incident, he was threatening to harm himself with a knife he was wielding.