The Veterans Appreciation Celebration in Bloomington honored veterans with a ceremony featuring the posting of the flag, singing of the anthem, and a keynote by Navy Commander Travis D. Brinkman.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming to St. Louis Park on Dec. 12, with a concert featuring The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy. It aims to raise awareness and support for food insecurity.

Minneapolis is set for varied weather this week including sunny days, a potential for snow, and blustery winds, with highs ranging from 28 to 41 degrees according to the National Weather Service.

Brooklyn Park's Recycling Week starts December 2, with residents reminded to have carts ready by 6:30 a.m. The city advises against bagging recyclables and promotes their app for sorting help.

Minnesota lakes have experienced a decline in ice coverage, with later freeze and earlier thaw dates due to warmer winters, an issue supported by anecdotal and research evidence.

A man was killed in a shooting in northwest Rochester, with police responding around 1:15 a.m. An individual is in custody, though no identities have been released.

Minnesota maintained its Democratic streak in the 2024 presidential election, as Harris won the state, differing from the national result of a Trump presidency.

Mankato, Minnesota honors Rosa Parks by reserving seats on city buses with signs from December 1-8, reflecting on her role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Diana and Casey of the St Louis County Rescue Squad were praised for their search and rescue efforts, using an all-terrain Sherp vehicle, in a successful night operation highlighted in a social media post.

Totally Tan & Spa in Ramsey offers a luxury tanning and spa experience with a variety of affordable services. Established in 1999, they focus on customer satisfaction and engagement via social media, recently promoting "FREE tanning for a year."

Chanhassen, Minnesota's Fire Department introduces 'Community Connect,' a platform for residents to share vital household information to aid emergency responders.

The City of Mankato promotes sustainability by offering a holiday lights recycling program for residents to dispose of old or broken lights from December 2 to January 3.

Minneapolis deputies arrested 27-year-old Yassin Abdirahman after a chase where he broke through walls to escape; K9 Toro found him hiding under clothes in the next apartment.