Saint Paul Parks and Recreation opens spring youth sports registration for volleyball and futsal, offering free participation for ages 9+, with fees for younger groups and early bird discounts.

Maple Grove offers a sledding hill at Gleason Fields for day and night fun, with lighting installed and a sled shed for complimentary use and donations.

Minnetonka Mayor Wiersum resigned after an 8-year term, highlighting community growth and strategic planning during his tenure, as reported by the city's website.

Newly elected Duluth City Council members are set to be sworn in on January 5, 2026, in a public ceremony highlighting transparency and community engagement.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring for various roles, including a Recreation Service Area Manager and sports officials, integral to the city's park system.

St. Louis Park now charges up to a 3% fee for city services paid with credit or debit cards to offset processing costs, but offers fee-free alternatives like cash, check, or ACH payments.

Captain Chad Bauer of Bloomington Fire Department is profiled for his dedication to service, detailing his career shift from utilities to firefighting and emphasizing his family and community bonds.

Bloomington's City Council approved a 6.96% property tax levy increase for 2026, below the initial 9.44% proposal and the Minnesota average, aiming to fund city services responsibly.

Mankato declares a snow emergency prohibiting parking downtown from Dec. 30 at 10 p.m. to Dec. 31 at 8 a.m. to enable snow clearing. Free parking is available at ramps. Towed vehicles can be found at Affordable Towing.

Saint Paul reintroduces alternate side parking rules for efficient snow management in specific neighborhoods during winter, aiming to improve road safety and accessibility.

Minneapolis faces snow and a drop to 12 degrees today, with wind chills hitting -10 degrees by New Year's Eve. The weather will continue cold with slight warming by Sunday. Travel conditions may be slick, with a hazardous weather warning issued.

Saint Paul has seen a significant reduction in homicides, achieving the lowest rate in 12 years. Police Chief Axel Henry credits proactive initiatives and community engagement for the improvement.

Free CPR and AED training sessions are offered by Heart Safe Plymouth, in collaboration with Plymouth Public Safety and the Rotary Club, with spots for early 2026.