Sergeant Mike Ernster retired after 30 years with the St. Paul Police Department, receiving a heartfelt tribute and a "Hero of the Game" jersey at his final security detail for a Minnesota Wild hockey game.

A unique white Husky with two different colored eyes was found in Mankato, Minnesota and is being cared for by the City of Mankato Impound. The city is seeking its owner via a Facebook post.

An investigation is ongoing after a New Year's Eve shooting in Benco Electric's lot resulted in one woman's injury and the arrest of 18-year-old Abdikhadar Fakhi Mohidin.

The Bloomington Ice Garden is hosting a Valentine's Date Skate event for couples on February 14, part of the city's Winter Fete 2025, offering ice skating for $15 per pair.

William Kent Krueger will keynote at Anoka County Library's 8th annual Author Fair, part of the Winter Reads program, featuring local Minnesota authors and books of varied genres.

Outdoor ice skating rinks in Bloomington will remain open until February 21, weather permitting, with lights on from 4:30 to 10 p.m. daily, but Bryant Park rink will be closed due to construction. Warming houses offer limited hours for skaters.

Bryant Park in Bloomington is undergoing renovations since August 2024, with groundwork largely completed. The project includes a new shelter, dredged pond, and the city's first inclusive playground, expecting completion by fall 2025.

Scramblin' Egg is planning a March opening for a permanent location after winning Bloomington's Hatch contest and receiving a $100,000 start-up package and business support.

Bloomington is hosting "Power Up Your Savings" events to teach residents how to reduce energy costs, in partnership with local organizations, featuring expert advice, assistance application help, and complimentary snacks.

Prince Corbett will speak at St. Louis Park's National Day of Racial Healing at Westwood Hills Nature Center, focusing on societal transformation from his personal experiences.

An alert citizen in Minneapolis helped the police arrest a man involved in multiple car break-ins by providing a 911 call and video evidence of the crimes.

A fire at a Duluth house caused $50,000 in damage, with no injuries reported. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the cause is under investigation.

The Minnesota State Patrol uses humor on social media to remind fans to appoint sober drivers during sports events, emphasizing safety over team rivalry.