The article showcases various holiday events at Downtown Parks including the Nicollet Island Winter Market, crafting workshops, and a Last Chance Market, with local vendors, festive activities, and live music.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Lab resumed DNA analysis after solving a contamination issue linked to a vendor's plastic plates. Fewer than 10 past cases may need retesting.

Edina financial adviser Kristi Berge is sentenced to 30 months for embezzling $2.1 million from clients, with a court order to repay the stolen funds.

MnDOT will adhere to new federal guidelines affecting DBE participation credits from January 2025 and is offering training sessions on the updates, including new 'regular dealer' and 'distributor' definitions.

A section of Superior Street in Duluth will be closed eastbound from December 4 due to construction, affecting parking and traffic flow, with detours signposted.

Mankato, Minnesota, will close a portion of N. Second Street for regulator station installation starting December 5, with an expected reopening on December 20.

The Bloomington Police Department encourages public participation in a holiday tree hunt at Mall of America, offering prizes and supporting education through raffles.

St. Louis Park has announced their National Day of Racial Healing event, encouraging community engagement and dialogue on race, to be held at Westwood Hills Nature Center, with required registration now open.

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota, efficiently manages snow removal and road safety during winter, with a cost for residents and environmental considerations for deicing chemicals.

Washington County Library announces holiday events and altered hours, including Medicare counseling, a seed packaging event, a Fix-It Clinic, and a Red Cross Blood Drive.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather warning for Minneapolis, predicting freezing rain, snow showers, and strong winds with potential power outages. Conditions may improve later in the week.

Morrison County is leveraging Statewide Affordable Housing Aid to boost its affordable housing stock, inviting proposals for effective housing solutions by December 31, 2024.

A Glenwood man, Patrick Wayne Baker, is indicted for producing and receiving child pornography involving six minors. His initial court appearance was on November 26, 2024. An indictment is not evidence of guilt.