Washington County Board acknowledged Idrees Ahmad for his MinnVotes app and elected new Regional Railroad Authority chairs.

Outdoor Recreation School hosts a leprechaun-themed geocaching event on March 22, offering a fun treasure hunt for all ages using GPS. Registration is required.

St. Louis County SAR teams conducted a rescue exercise in freezing conditions, simulating a patient's evacuation and showcasing their preparedness for real emergencies.

Hennepin County deputies joined a record-setting security force for a Presidential Inauguration, securing the event and inaugural balls in Washington, D.C.

Minneapolis experiences severe cold with temperatures near 2°F and wind chills as low as -27°F. The NWS issues extreme cold warnings and advises caution to protect against frostbite.

Minnesota Representative Dippel's bill to redirect PFAS settlement funds sparks a dispute with Senator Seeberger, who opposes reallocating money at the expense of other communities.

Ramsey seeks volunteers for advisory commissions on economic development, environmental policy, parks and recreation, and planning. Applications are open, with an initial review on February 28.

Lake Waconia Regional Park's Sledding Hill is now open, offering two runs for different preferences. It is unsupervised, so visitors sled at their own risk and need to follow safety rules.

A kitchen fire at Midtowne Manor managed by sprinklers and extinguished by firefighters resulted in some residents needing rehousing. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

St. Louis Park, MN extends warming house availability for outdoor rinks, excluding Parkview, until February 23, offering skaters additional respite from the cold.

Minneapolis community seeks justice for the death of Indigenous woman Allison Lussier, prompting a city council-requested police review and a march to honor missing and murdered Indigenous individuals.

Minneapolis is facing severe cold with wind chills down to -35°F. The National Weather Service warns of frostbite risk and advises residents to dress warmly. A slow warming trend is expected toward the weekend.

Minneapolis Police Department welcomed 19 new diverse officers at a graduation ceremony, emphasized by civil rights leader Spike Moss as a transformative step for the department.