Wright County seeks applicants for the Great River Regional Library Board of Trustees, with duties including policy adoption, financial oversight, and strategic planning, starting January 2025.

Plymouth is ready for winter with snow emergency protocols; 2-inch snowfall triggers citywide plowing and a parking ban enforced from 2-5 a.m. Plow progress can be tracked online, and residents must clear hydrants and mailboxes.

Mankato, Minnesota's city offices will close for Thanksgiving on Nov 28-29, affecting garbage collection and bus schedules. Residents can find more details on the city's website.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park is a Certified Net-Zero Energy building focusing on sustainability and environmental education, featuring a passive solar strategy and self-guided tours highlighting its green features.

The Bloomington City Council will discuss the Safe Routes to School Improvement Project on December 2, 2024, focusing on the area around Valley View Schools.

Minneapolis faces a stretch of cloudy skies with chilly temps and possible snow as Thanksgiving nears. Weekend will see highs of 37-38°F with calm winds, while early next week might bring a 20% chance of snow and brisk winds.

Zebra mussels in Minnesota lakes have been linked to increased mercury in fish such as walleye and yellow perch, according to a study involving the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Manuel Garcia of Aurora, IL, redirected his life from addiction and crime to a career in cement finishing with the Minnesota DEED and MnDOT’s training programs.

Police seek public help in identifying a suspect grabbing women on a trail in St. Louis Park using an electric scooter. The Black male suspect is described as about 5'7" with a thin build, in his late teens to early twenties.

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.