Dave's Hot Chicken opened at 3574 Main Street in Riverdale, offering Nashville-style spicy chicken with varying heat levels, managed by Alex Humphries.

A man died after falling from a roof while helping with construction in Minnesota. Despite life-saving attempts, Dale Schlangen, 65, passed away at the scene.

Minneapolis Health Department urges residents to adopt healthier habits in 2025 to prevent illness transmission, emphasizing vaccination, mask-wearing, and hygiene.

Matt Staehling has been appointed as Duluth's new City Administrator, succeeding Dave Montgomery, and brings nearly three decades of local government experience to the role.

The Eden Prairie 911 Emergency Center seeks a new dispatcher after a long-time staffer retired, highlighting the rarity of job openings and the center's high call volume.

Blaine, Minnesota, introduces a new line dancing class at its MAYC community center, emphasizing fun, fitness, socializing, and cognitive benefits, led by passionate instructor Sandy Kruse.

The Minneapolis Police Department shared a message of sympathy on Facebook for those affected by a recent tragedy in New Orleans, praising the NOPD and first responders.

The Coon Rapids Fire Station 3 is organizing a blood drive on January 6, encouraging the public to donate blood and help alleviate the seasonal shortage of supplies.

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.