St. Louis Park has launched a New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with clues provided on social media and GovDelivery emails for residents to find hidden gnomes in local parks.

St. Louis Park Middle School hosted a community walk event on Jan. 11 as part of a monthly series, offering 1-2 mile indoor/outdoor walks for all residents.

The Anoka County 2025 Polar Plunge is returning, with the Blaine Police Department announcing the event on February 22 to support Special Olympics athletes. Participants can take an icy dip or contribute through pledges.

Maple Grove residents engaged in a hometown trivia challenge posted by the local government on social media, learning facts about their community, like the city's park count and retail space size.

Landmark Tours is hosting a free travel show on January 21, offering City of Blaine residents a look at luxury, stress-free vacation options with full-service itinerary planning.

Authorities are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Elizabeth Mead, a missing woman from Columbia Heights, Minnesota, who disappeared in early September.

Downtown Parks in Minneapolis is hosting various winter activities, including art classes, a movie screening, a book club, and line dancing events, for both residents and non-residents.

Brooklyn Park Police engaged in a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle at 3:47 A.M. on January 4th, ending the pursuit due to safety concerns. The incident began on Yates Avenue North.

Minneapolis parks offer winter wildlife activities including animal tracking, knitting, and nature play groups, nurturing a connection with nature for all ages.

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve is offering a guided full moon snowshoe hike on January 12, with equipment provided and a fee required. Suitable for ages 8 and up, the hike will occur with or without snow.

Brooklyn Park Police investigated a reported single gunshot heard on January 3rd but found no suspects or evidence at the 5900 block of 83rd Parkway North.

The City of Ramsey is seeking citizen volunteers for advisory commissions on economic development, environment, parks, and planning. Applications are being accepted until positions are filled.

Minneapolis is moving to make community gardens permanent by transferring some urban lots from CPED to MPRB, securing the plots against development and emphasizing local food sustainability.