The sledding hill at Lake Waconia Regional Park is closed due to insufficient snow coverage, prioritizing safety. Alternative activities are suggested until conditions improve.

Mankato Police and Fire departments remind Super Bowl fans to celebrate safely and plan a sober ride home, noting the spike in drunk-driving incidents on game day.

The Minneapolis Police Department honors Ethel Ray Nance, the first Black Policewoman in Minnesota, and her work with W.E.B. DuBois and contributions to civil rights.

Trish Heitman has been elected President of the Midwest Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (MACIA) and was nominated for Analyst of the Year in 2024.

Minneapolis Police arrested six juveniles after a violent carjacking. They were apprehended following a pursuit with aid from a State Patrol air unit and charged at the Juvenile Detention Center.

MnDOT webinar on sustainable transportation to feature research on solar snow fences, shared mobility, and climate change impacts, with registration available online.

Eden Prairie's community centers offer youth programs on no school days, including art classes, wildlife exploration, and gymnastics camp, with provisions for a full day of activities.

Dakota County announced absentee voting for township elections begins February 7; Election Day is March 11, with varied polling times and some townships, like Randolph, not holding elections.

Ramsey County plans Black History Month events and offers mental health services, while hosting elections and job fairs. Health advice and community services are available along with celebrations of local achievements.

Brooklyn Park invites young women to explore non-traditional careers at the "Wonder Women, Defined!" event, featuring a police department tour and Q&A.

St. Louis Park officials will discuss the allocation of $169,216.21 in CDBG funds for 2025, focusing on low-income housing, at a public hearing on February 18 at 6:15 p.m.

Plymouth Police participated in a breakfast event, demonstrating community commitment by presenting a check for fuel assistance raised through their "No Shave January Initiative," benefiting various local causes.

The St. Paul BZA held a hearing where they voted on property variances, including one for an in-ground pool and others for townhouse setbacks, all of which were approved 5-0.