The Twin Cities faces a deep freeze with the National Weather Service issuing advisories for extreme cold and wind chills that could reach -35 degrees.

MPD officers joined the Winter Wonderland event at Mall of America organized by Be The Change MN, mingling with families and handing out toys to children.

Minneapolis unveils "Parque Monarca" as the new name for a park along the Midtown Greenway, reflecting community input and ongoing revitalization efforts.

Minneapolis Police arrested two during a traffic stop after finding a gun and suspected crack cocaine. Neither suspect had a carry permit, and one had a felony warrant.

Officer Tyler Leibfried of the Duluth Police is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, having avoided charges by the BCA; the DPD's internal inquiry continues.

Anoka County board meeting highlighted Andrew Dykstra's awards, infrastructure projects, policing contracts for 2026, Highway 47 improvements, and a tax levy increase aimed at fiscal stability.

Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala was found guilty of assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon by a U.S. District Court jury after a three-day trial.

The Justin Morneau Winter Warm-Up Coat Drive in Maple Grove, Minnesota, encourages donations of coats for those in need, with a December 14th deadline.

Maple Grove and Hennepin County residents can bring their broken items to the Hennepin Environment Fix-It Clinic on Dec 13 for free repairs and to learn repair skills.

Mankato, Minnesota seeks a Public Works Operations Technician A to maintain city amenities including streets and parks, highlighted in their Facebook post.

Bloomington's Meadowview Road oak tree is lit up with holiday lights for the first time in over ten years, reviving a local festive tradition appreciated by the community and visible from afar.

The Mankato Police Department reports 384 traffic stops, 107 citations, and 16 DWI arrests in November, noting extreme speeding and high BAC levels. They stress the importance of road safety measures.

Maple Grove Police announced additional westbound lane opening at Weaver Lake Road/West Fish Lake intersection to ease traffic, with further changes coming on December 7th for repairs.