Meghan Burian of Minneapolis received a Certified Emergency Manager designation and actively applies her expertise in crisis management as a Senior Public Health Specialist.

Coon Rapids Police announced five new officers on Facebook, emphasizing rigorous training and the importance of community support in law enforcement. The officers were sworn in with a badge-pinning ceremony.

Inmate Devin Jarid Vu is charged with possessing child pornography while at MCF-Faribault, using a tampered DOC-issued tablet. The joint investigation found over 20 illegal images.

The Coon Rapids City Council swore in new police officers, acknowledged Snowflake Days, reviewed Community Strength Foundation's report, approved a pay equity report, planned infrastructural projects, and partnered for solar installations.

Minneapolis is set to see light snow with less than half an inch accumulation and a high near 24°F. The NWS predicts flurries and winds up to 30 mph over the weekend, with sunnier conditions and highs around 29°F to 37°F next week.

Minneapolis is set to discuss a traffic and parking study affecting The Mall Park's planned improvements, with a public meeting on February 11 after delays over local concerns.

The Senate DFL Blue Dog Coalition is advocating for a swift bipartisan bonding bill to fund Minnesota infrastructure projects after legislative inaction.

The Blaine Public Works Department is actively clearing streets during winter, with local officials urging drivers to exercise caution and patience around snow plows for safety.

Brooklyn Park residents are invited to a Community Open House to discuss the transformation of the Northwest Growth Area for new homes, businesses, and parks. The event encourages public input for the development plans.

Anoka County Library abolished overdue fines to promote material returns and equitable access, keeping replacement costs for unreturned/damaged items. This is part of a nationwide trend observed by library associations.

Minnesota's DHS updated CDCS policies, is preparing a service providers' survey for costs and wages, making progress on CFSS transitions, and conducting MnCHOICES recertification and data privacy training.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office offers a free virtual Opioid Education & Narcan Training class to the public.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office participated in the largest ever swearing-in of officers for a U.S. presidential inauguration, contributing to a massive security detail alongside 172 agencies.