Brooklyn Park celebrates Small Business Saturday, urging residents to support local businesses as part of the Love Local initiative, showcasing their importance to the community and economy.

Carver County Public Works alerts travelers to safely share the road with snowplow crews during Thanksgiving, offering tips like leaving early and maintaining distance behind plows.

Highway 18 westbound near Victoria is closing for sewer work related to the new fire station from December 1st for up to three weeks. Detours will be in place.

Burnsville, Minnesota, prepares for its "Tinsel, Treats & Giving" holiday event with activities like cookie decorating, face painting, and a visit from Santa.

The article announces a hiring event in Blaine, MN on December 17th, featuring a variety of available jobs with detailed information about employers, positions, and wages.

Mankato Police and Fire promote sober driving on Thanksgiving Eve by offering $15 Uber vouchers through the "Joyride Program," in collaboration with local organizations.

Brooklyn Park Police Department has launched a drone first responder program to enhance public safety, amid discussions on operational costs and privacy concerns.

The Saint Paul Planning Commission discussed a permit for Leaflet Missal to operate in a historic building, city planning improvements, and a new licensing system named PAULIE. Public engagement and transparency were emphasized.

The Coon Rapids Police Department advises using a Faraday bag or box to protect car keys from signal cloning by thieves, offering an easy solution for vehicle security.

Minneapolis police used license plate readers to recover a carjacked vehicle and arrest a suspect, showcasing the technology's role in law enforcement amid privacy concerns.

Wright County Parks & Recreation department announces a variety of winter activities for 2026, including ice-fishing, winter camps, and Cloverbud Saturdays for kids.

Plymouth Police responded to a domestic call, where they shot a man with a gun. He's stable; the officer is on leave. The Minnesota BCA is investigating.

Mankato residents face service changes during Thanksgiving with no waste pick-up on the 27th and altered collection dates, along with no bus service on the holiday.