The Winter Market at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park offers handcrafted goods, ski and snowshoe rentals, and a warm community atmosphere on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vehicle entry fees apply.

Upper Red Lake in Minnesota reopens for motorized vehicles on January 10 after improved ice conditions prompted authorities to lift previous restrictions.

The AASD and DSD announced updates on in-person visits, a new PSN form for MHM services, and solicitations for Innovation Grants to improve services for the disabled and elderly.

The MPRB is renovating the Hiawatha Golf Course Area, including trash removal using Osprey Trash Boom, planting native flora, and installing groundwater monitoring wells. They are planning design work for 2024 with community engagement.

Saint Paul Police participated in "Cookies with a Cop," fostering relations with young students at Math and Science Academy.

The Rusty Bumble Bee tap house in Blaine won the STARR award for interior design in the quick service category for its outstanding aesthetics and design.

The City of Woodbury has launched its 4th annual Coin Quest, a treasure hunt for three acrylic coins hidden in parks, with a reward of $100 in gift cards and charity donations.

Anoka County advises property owners to expect Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Statements in mid-March, but those who acquired property after January 1 should proactively obtain their tax information.

Vikings fans reflect on a challenging season and express hope for Kirk Cousins' return despite his mid-season injury and concerns over team strategy and salary cap implications.

The body of Reid Johnson was found in a Minneapolis trash can, and his death has been ruled a homicide by gunshot wounds.

Wright County snowplows will treat highways due to forecasted snow, aiming for safer travel conditions. Drivers are advised to give plows room and monitor changing weather.

The Plymouth Police Department reported responding to 40,729 calls in 2023, with June being the busiest month. Officers attended to over 1,000 criminal offenses and responded to 1,452 vehicle incidents, issuing numerous citations and warnings.

Residents of St. Louis Park are coming together for "Walk the Park," a free community walking event to promote health and fellowship, taking place regardless of the weather.