Minneapolis police officers, while surveilling Downtown, intercepted potential violence by recovering firearms from a vehicle and arresting individuals, including a prohibited possessor, aiding in the city's ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence.

Joelle, a non-verbal 9-year-old boy with autism, was swiftly found safe after he went missing in Brooklyn Park, prompting a community-wide search effort.

Saint Paul is reopening its Rental Rehab program and launching a NOAH acquisition initiative to enhance rental properties and maintain affordable housing, respectively, with key dates for applications and required training announced.

Minneapolis confirms widespread cellular outages, but 9-1-1 services remain operational. AT&T users are advised to use landlines or other carriers, with the cause of the outage under investigation.

The Washington County Annual Utility Meeting is scheduled for March 13, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options, to discuss road policies, permits, and upcoming construction projects.

Minneapolis begins its City Tree Lottery, offering residents the chance to buy discounted trees to enhance local greenery and benefit the environment.

Minnesota begins spring load restrictions on Wright County roads at 12:01 a.m. February 26 to protect pavement.

Plymouth to host annual Pie Day fundraiser for senior programs on March 14, featuring a variety of pies, ice cream, and live music by the Plymouth Rockers at the Community Center.

Minneapolis expects variable spring weather with fluctuating temperatures, breezy winds, and a potential shift from rain to snow midweek, as per the National Weather Service.

Three individuals were convicted of felony child neglect on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, with two also guilty of child endangerment, after failing to care for several minors.

Minneapolis forecast includes a mix of sunny days, with temperatures ranging from lows around 29 to highs near 57 degrees, and a possibility of patchy fog and rain towards the end of the observed period.

Duluth Police and Mayor Roger Reinert participated in the Polar Bear Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota, braving icy waters in a show of community support.

Diaunte Shields was arrested in a pre-dawn raid, where authorities found cash, fake IDs, drugs, and a loaded pistol in his possession, as well as intercepting a kilo of cocaine in the mail.