Duluth high school students and staff get free DTA bus rides with school ID, available any day for various activities, aiming for increased access and equity in transportation.

Minneapolis honored Martin Luther King Jr. with events including performances, speeches, and a food drive, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and honoring DJ Walter “Q Bear” Banks Jr.

Marc-Andre Fleury moved into second place for all-time NHL goaltending wins, surpassing Patrick Roy with 552 wins after a shutout against the Islanders.

Chelle Schmidt, a Lino Lakes baker, has reached the quarterfinals of the Greatest Baker competition, aiming for a $10,000 prize and a magazine feature.

The Woodland Avenue Starbucks in Duluth voted to unionize, with workers aiming to address issues of fair pay and conditions, and Starbucks stating respect for their right to organize.

A 76-year-old woman, Kathleen Patch, died after colliding with a truck while illegally passing in a no-passing zone in Beltrami County. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Minnesota's State Fair is keeping ticket prices the same for 2024, with early bird discounts available. The fair will invest $10 million in infrastructure improvements.

The report from the Minnesota Office of the Legislature Auditor shows increased starting salaries for state troopers but indicates that their top pay remains below that of city police officers.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is considering building a recreational bridge over the Mississippi River, with community input shaping its design and goals.

A suspect forcibly entered a home on Bethia Lane, threatened a resident with a gun, and stole a large sum of money before escaping. Despite a police search, the suspect remains at large.

Dakota County Parks closed public access to Holland Lake due to thin ice, affecting anglers at the Minnesota trout opener. The park urges caution and will update the lake's status on its website and Facebook page.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released the 8th edition of 'HCSO Happenings', available online, highlighting department achievements and offering transparency to the community.

Saint Paul is hosting a Supplier Fair on January 24 to connect local businesses with city contracting opportunities, featuring workshops, networking, and information on bidding processes and a new sales tax impact.