The 2025 Community Connections Conference in Minneapolis offers activities and sessions on local policies, funding, and civic engagement on Feb. 8 at the Convention Center.

Minneapolis temporarily closes outdoor skating and hockey rinks due to warm weather, with the MPRB predicting a reopening next week as temperatures drop.

Bloomington seeks exhibitors for an Early Childhood Expo aimed at resources for children under five and caregivers, with a February 21 registration deadline.

Multiple fights broke out at a Brooklyn Park high school event, resulting in one juvenile arrest and police using pepper spray to restore order. No clear motive was identified.

City Hall will host local artists Rick Rice and Stephanie Irwin as 2025's artists in residence, showcasing their landscape photography starting this Friday.

Eagan focuses on redevelopment, transforming old business sites into community spaces with sustainability in mind, and attracting residential, industrial, and educational projects.

Chaska man pleads guilty to participating in a $250 million fraud scheme targeting a federal child nutrition program.

The Metropolitan Council allocated $2.5 million in grants for affordable housing in Minneapolis area, supporting 199 units' creation and rehabilitation.

Bloomington hosts a Winter Sporting Gear Swap for residents to exchange used winter sports equipment, promoting sustainability and cost-effective recreation on February 8th.

The Bloomington Ice Garden is undergoing major renovations, including NHL-standard rink resizing and various facility upgrades, with temporary closure starting mid-March until fall 2025.

Bloomington has reduced speed limits to 25 mph, and 20 mph near schools, enhancing student safety. Enforcement is expected to increase around these zones.

Bloomington's City Council approved a 9.18% tax levy increase for the 2025 budget, with the mayor asserting it reflects residents' values and sustains essential services.

Lt. Col. (ret.) Tracy LaTourrette, the first female fighter pilot in Colorado, delivered a keynote on leadership and resilience at the Maple Grove Police Department's annual meeting.