Werlen Luiz was arrested in North Carolina by U.S. Marshals for multiple sexual offenses, following a prolonged Plymouth Police investigation. He faces arraignment in December.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is arriving in St. Louis Park, MN, featuring performances by The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy to support local food banks.

Elk River School Board election recount in Sherburne County confirms initial results, with Shane Steinbrecher maintaining a narrow lead over Shari Knip for the third board seat.

A 19-year-old man was found unresponsive at Williston Fitness Center in Minnetonka. Emergency services attempted resuscitation before he was hospitalized. The incident is under investigation and the pool area is temporarily closed.

The Minnesota BCA unlocked a phone with footage of the Winston Smith shooting, which could shed new light on the June 2021 incident. The video is under review by authorities.

The Minnesota AASD and DSD weekly digest outlines updates including service agreement freezes in MMIS, seeks input on EVV for caregivers, discusses the PCA to CFSS transition, and introduces a guide for working with interpreters.

Bloomington's Public Works schedules post-holiday Christmas tree collection for two weeks in January, with a $12.01 fee per tree. Trees must be decoration-free and set out by 7 a.m. Options for missed pickups are available for an additional charge.

Rice County Public Health encourages flu vaccinations, highlighting National Influenza Vaccination Week. Vaccines offered at weekly clinics and for the uninsured, with a focus on protection before the virus spreads.

The Creekside Boutique offers unique handmade gifts from older adults, open on weekdays, with special hours on December 7, fostering community engagement.

The Bloomington City Council is set to finalize the 2025 budget on December 16, considering an 11.5% property tax levy increase from 2024. Public input is encouraged before the decision.

The Duluth Police Department issued a public notice regarding the release and relocation of Taran Lavar Buchanan, a high-risk sexual offender, to North Central Avenue, Duluth.

A 34-year-old suspect was arrested following a multi-agency effort in Central Minnesota, linking him to a series of thefts and burglaries after numerous stolen items were recovered.

Patrick McGovern's Pub in St. Paul was damaged in a fire caused by downed power lines from a nearby vehicle crash. No injuries were reported, and the pub reopened soon after.