The Blaine "Winter Impressions" photo contest invites residents to submit winter-themed photos by February 29 for a chance to win prizes and be featured on city platforms.

The Minneapolis Health Department's MspWellness Microgrant Program is nearing its application deadline, offering grants to local businesses for employee wellness initiatives.

Officer Johnson from the Mankato Police read "Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose" at Washington Elementary, fostering community ties and a love for reading among children.

Paradise Commons, a new event space at Lake Waconia Regional Park in Carver County, caters to a variety of events with an 80-person Sun Room, a service kitchen, and AV equipment. Rental details are available on the park's Facebook page.

The Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Caucus unveiled its 2024 agenda focused on enhancing reproductive healthcare rights, with aims to ensure equitable access and protect individuals' autonomy.

The Minnesota Senate committee passed a bill ensuring minors featured on family social media accounts get paid for their contributions and can remove their images from the internet.

The Minneapolis City Council approved amendments to strengthen its unarmed public safety program, amid some contention and a narrowly avoided delay by council members.

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.