Minneapolis parks offer festive activities, including family nights, pottery sales, and scavenger hunts, with special events for seniors and holiday camps for kids during school closures.

An Eden Prairie man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, engaging in wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering to obtain $2.1 million.

Minneapolis anticipates snow and high winds throughout the day, with gusts up to 30 mph and less than an inch of accumulation expected. The weekend may bring slightly higher temperatures and partly sunny skies.

Russell Fujisawa is appointed as the new head of the Minneapolis Office of Police Conduct Review, bringing experience from public health and police reform to advance police accountability and community relations.

The EPA's e-Manifest system tracks hazardous waste from origin to disposal, with waste generators responsible for accurate data entry and ongoing accountability. Paper records are still usable but digital records now hold official status.

Minneapolis is forecasted to have mixed precipitation, starting with rain and snow, along with strong winds. Conditions may disrupt travel with minor snow accumulations expected.

Saint Paul seeks public input through a survey for its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, determining the allocation of about $8 million in annual HUD funding.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is developing rules for cannabis use in parks following Minnesota legalization and invites public feedback until January 21, 2025.

The City of Ramsey has announced that their utility billing system, Invoice Cloud, will be offline for maintenance on November 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Chanhassen hosted an Environmental Trivia night at a local brewery to promote sustainability, featuring teams like "Leaf Blowers," "Chan Dems," and "Boca Babes." The event, led by the Chanhassen Environmental Commission, combined fun and education.

The Minneapolis Health Department is hosting a Renter Rights and Health Resource Fair, providing legal aid, health resources, and emergency preparedness workshops.

The Coon Rapids annual street sweeping started recently, aimed at clean streets and preventing drainage issues. Residents are reminded to keep items off the streets and follow waste guidelines.

Hennepin County offers a new expungement program for eligible individuals with certain felony records, providing legal guidance to potentially seal records and help with employment opportunities.