Eden Prairie police officers distributed $50 bills, provided by an anonymous donor, to locals in need during the holiday season, a tradition supported by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund.

Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development has introduced the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund to help businesses accommodate employees with disabilities.

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Scott County is offering a snowshoeing and mindfulness experience on trails with one-mile and three-mile loops, designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy nature and mental wellness activities.

Brent Lee Sigana, 25, of Bemidji, has been charged with sexual assault on the Red Lake Reservation, where the victim was physically unable to consent.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah intends to keep QB Kirk Cousins with the team and is optimistic about extending wide receiver Justin Jefferson's contract.

Eagle Brook Church obtains approval to build a new location in Plymouth, Minnesota, after threatening legal action against the city council, who reversed their previous denial of the church's proposal.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art presents "American Gothic: Gordon Parks and Ella Watson," a photo exhibit by Gordon Parks that chronicles Black life pre-Civil Rights era through over 50 works.

Lucas Paul Gilbertson, 42, was identified by UND Forensic Pathology as the man shot dead by police in Polk County. Details of the incident remain under investigation with no public release yet.

The Plymouth Police Department maintains its accreditation and reports no bias in traffic stops or other police activities in the latest annual review.

A police standoff at Huntington Place Apartments ended safely after an armed, distressed resident fired a shot inside their unit. The individual was taken for mental health evaluation; no injuries were reported.

A severe fire at a house on Girard Ave. N was tackled by multiple fire departments, supported by the Red Cross, with one person treated for smoke inhalation.

Minneapolis launches a new Cultural Market Small Business Support program offering $10,000 to $50,000 grants to cultural mall operators to stimulate community hubs. Applications close at 4 p.m. on February 8, 2024.

False alarms are straining Minnetonka's resources, as detailed in a city report urging citizens to prevent such incidents with equipment checks and proper training.