Heidi Schulte of Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office is recognized for completing two leadership programs: ICLD and the West Point-based leadership course, totaling 240 hours of study.

Chris Ford has joined the Blaine City Council representing Ward 1, bringing his experiences as a fire captain and paraeducator to serve the community.

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners announces a week of meetings, including in-person and virtual gatherings across various venues, with accommodations available upon request.

A Minnesota man is charged with a hate crime for assaulting a Black man outside a bar, with the potential for a 10-year sentence and $250,000 fine per count.

The Twin Cities region is under severe cold weather advisories, with temperatures expected to reach extreme lows, posing risks of frostbite and hypothermia.

Chanhassen City is seeking residents to fill open commission seats and encourages civic engagement through a Facebook post, inviting community members to influence the city's future.

Re-elected Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and Council Members Dan Gustafson and Cara Schulz take their oaths, pledging continued service to the community.

City officials and the I-94 West Corridor Coalition discussed potential legislative projects to improve the I-94 corridor during a breakfast event, as detailed in a City of Maple Grove social media post.

The National Weather Service warns of dangerously low temperatures and wind chills in Minneapolis and parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with cold conditions persisting through the week.

Duluth's Bayfront Park Warming House and ice rink open on January 11, offering free skate rentals, games, and art supplies to visitors. The facility provides a variety of winter activities seven days a week.

A standoff in Maple Grove ended peacefully after over three hours when a suspect in a weapons offense surrendered to law enforcement following negotiations.

Police responded to a shooting in Brooklyn Park where multiple shell casings were found, and no injuries reported. The shooter's identity is unknown; witnesses saw an SUV and a man fleeing. The investigation is ongoing.

The Minneapolis Police Department is mourning the loss of Haven, a mounted patrol horse, after he died during surgery. Haven was praised for his role in enhancing community relations since 2017.