Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting a free ice skating event for families with hot cocoa and a bonfire at the Palace on January 31. No skate rentals available; bring your own gear.

A Columbia Heights resident says Border Patrol handcuffed and briefly detained him after an agent cited his accent; the episode has become part of broader legal fights over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities.

Mayor Rebecca Schack addresses the January chill and strict immigration enforcement in her community, discussing city initiatives, public safety, and urging community support and involvement.

J. Ryan Stradal will headline the 9th annual Featured Author Fair at Anoka County Library, showcasing 16 authors across genres as part of the Winter Reads program.

Minneapolis’s Jungle Theater canceled the remainder of its 2025–26 season and paused programming amid mounting deficits, leaders say as they plan a path forward.

The Minneapolis City Council urges Governor Walz to implement an eviction moratorium, citing economic pressures and housing security concerns. Council member Jason Chavez spearheads the call on social media.

St. Louis Park residents are engrossed in the New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with excitement to find the latest gnome named Dorothea, as part of a tradition where finding all four gnomes can win a pool pass.

A federal Workforce Pell program will let students use Pell money for short job-training certificates starting July 2026, potentially changing access at Minnesota community colleges.

A $20 million budgeting error pushed Robbinsdale into state oversight and triggered school closures. Officials say a taxpayer referendum could be needed, but passing one will be difficult.

Apple Valley invites residents to a public hearing on February 4, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to local liquor laws affecting alcohol sales zones.

Plymouth City Council approved a resolution to seek a half-cent local sales tax for $135 million in recreational upgrades, pending state legislature approval and a November public vote.

A viral video shows an ICE agent enter East Side Thai on Payne Avenue with a handgun drawn, leaving diners shaken and prompting local outrage.

Alexandria organizers will run a free bus to the MCCL March for Life in St. Paul this Thursday. The march begins at noon on the State Capitol grounds with a Capitol steps program.