The Minneapolis City Council approved a $1.880 billion budget, resulting in a reduced property tax levy increase of 6.9%, and allocated funds for community safety, homeownership preservation, a Latino cultural destination, and senior services.

Minneapolis holds its final public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget, urging community input. The meeting at 6:05 p.m. allows residents to influence the city's financial priorities before adoption.

Coon Rapids is holding its 'Season of Giving' campaign until Dec. 17, with donation boxes at various locations for organizations like Alexandra House and ACBC Food Shelf. Both physical and monetary donations are accepted to meet specific needs.

The Browndale neighborhood may see traffic changes after a city council meeting on December 16th, with new stop signs proposed at 43 1/2 Street and Browndale Avenue.

The AASD and DSD released updates on Minnesota's health support, including a temporary MMIS service agreement freeze and the shift to remote lead agency reviews.

UMD medical students participated in an ice rescue training led by the St. Louis County Rescue Squad to learn emergency skills on the St. Louis River.

The Rochester Police are seeking assistance in locating Uong Ong, a 76-year-old man missing since December 3, last seen wearing a black jacket and driving a blue Toyota Camry.

CenterPoint Energy is upgrading gas lines and meters in East Harriet and King Field, Minneapolis, with temporary winter restorations and final fixes in spring/summer 2025. Information is available on their website.

CenterPoint Energy is working on natural gas line upgrades in Morris this week, with construction followed by street restoration. Residents can contact Una O'Meara for more information.

The City of Minneapolis invested nearly $17 million, plus $1.5 million in tax credits, in 11 affordable housing projects to tackle the shortage of affordable rentals.

The Plymouth County Legislative Delegation met to discuss key issues and experienced MILO System training which focuses on de-escalation and situational awareness.

A DWI suspect in Maple Grove hit two squad cars during a chase after a traffic stop and was arrested with multiple charges pending further investigation.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a report summarizing arrests for the week, detailing various charges including DWIs, controlled substance possession, and criminal sexual conduct.