At this pivotal moment of transition, NAMI Minnesota seeks a collaborative, strategic leader who can steward its next chapter. The incoming Executive Director will be called to empower a committed staff team and extend NAMI Minnesota’s reach. jobs.minnesotanonprofits.org/job/nami-minne…

Funeral set for Metro Transit officer who drowned in White Bear Lake twincities.com/2025/06/25/bev… via Pioneer Press

Data from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration shows roundabouts can reduce fatal crashes by up to 90%, injury crashes by 76%, and cut wait times by up to 89%. They also lower fuel use by around 30% thanks to smoother traffic flow. Would you include more roundabouts in your

Plan ahead for major shutdowns on I-494, I-35W and I-94 this weekend. kare11.com/article/traffi…

The battery made by Oak Ridge National Laboratory uses a polymer-metal collector to cut copper use by 80 percent. bit.ly/3GdYcBO

Nature is Amazing ☘️ This is how a starfish walks

US startup turns battery scrap into valuable metals using clean electro-extraction, bypassing toxic refining methods. bit.ly/4l5kjJV

Grand Meadow Chert Quarry, an ancient Dakota mining site, opens to the public startribune.com/grand-meadow-c…

Helicopters will be active today and tomorrow as we attempt to reduce mosquito larvae. This dip from Dakota County on Friday is an example of what we're facing (all of those little specks are mosquito larvae). Full list of cities with planned treatments: mmcd.org/helicopter-act…

Helicopters will remain active today in Anoka and Hennepin Counties. We have found almost 10,000 acres where mosquito larvae have hatched and we will try to get to them all before the 4th of July. Full list of cities: mmcd.org/helicopter-act…

WEEKLY UPDATE: We are the closest to the 10-year average we've been since we started surveillance in May, thanks in part to cattail mosquitoes beginning to emerge in some areas. Read more at our website: mmcd.org/2025/07/02/wee…

Helicopters will be finishing up a few acres in Burnsville, Mendota Heights, and St. Paul this morning. mmcd.org/helicopter-act…

Mosquitoes collected in Anoka and Carver Counties have tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first positive samples of the year for each of these counties. Residents should wear bug spray and eliminate any standing water.

The Lowry Bridge shines red, white, and blue tonight for Independence Day.

WEEKLY UPDATE: Big spike in mosquitoes last week bringing us above the 10-year average for the first time this year! Cattail mosquitoes continue to be active and West Nile virus activity has now been found in all metro counties except Ramsey. More: mmcd.org/2025/07/16/wee…

WEEKLY UPDATE: Overall mosquito numbers dropped back below the 10-year average, but don't put away the bug spray. West Nile virus activity is surging with one of the highest positivity rates we've collected in July. More in this week's update: mmcd.org/2025/07/24/wee…

WEEKLY UPDATE: Human-biting mosquitoes continue to decline and, thankfully, that also includes disease vectors. We may see one last surge this week due to heavy rain, but we put up a fight - staff treated over 35,000 acres of larval habitat last week! mmcd.org/2025/08/25/wee…

Spooky season is here! We lose around 52 minutes of daylight this month in Austin. Are you a fan of this trend?

The American Red Cross says the nation is experiencing a severe blood shortage. Distributions of blood products to hospitals are still outpacing the number of blood donations coming in. They are offering donors a $20 e-gift card this month.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves… Thank you The G.L.O.A.T.!!