A thief in St. Louis Park, disguised as an Amazon delivery driver, stole packages, including holiday gifts, prompting a police and Amazon investigation.

Marvin Haynes has been released after 19 years in prison due to a wrongful murder conviction and is now readjusting to freedom. His case was re-examined by the Great North Innocence Project, leading to his release.

Wright County Parks & Recreation offers winter activities, including the "Little Naturalist" and "Nature & Learn" programs for kids, "Lantern Ski" for adults, a "Sweetheart Snowshoe Hike," and a "Buckthorn Hiking Sticks" workshop.

Minneapolis experiences a fatal shooting, prompting a SWAT team to search an abandoned house for suspects, with no arrests made. An earlier unrelated incident saw a daycare shot up, luckily with no casualties.

Franclin Ignacio Orellana died after a shooting in Minneapolis, which occurred following a bar fight. The suspect, Juan Canario Robles, was arrested on a charge of probable cause murder.

The FHWA and MNDOT are inviting applications for potential host sites for the 2024 National Summer Transportation Institute program, aimed at equipping youths with STEM skills for transportation careers.

The Met Council of the Twin Cities achieved environmental and public service goals, including perfect compliance at wastewater plants and improvements in transit security and ridership. They were also recognized for affordable housing efforts.

Two Minneapolis police officers were injured while responding to a reported assault, involving a man attacking a woman. Both officers were later released from the hospital.

Dakota County increases its 2024 budget to $336 million to meet growing service demands and manage rising operational costs. A 3.5% property tax hike is included to fund over 200 programs including social services and infrastructure.

The National Audubon Society invites volunteers for the Christmas Bird Count in Northern Wright County, encouraging locals to prepare feeders for a variety of birds.

The Washington County Board announced contracts, appointments and salary decisions, including Randy LaFaive joining the Workforce Development Board and funding for various local services.

Walter McGrory, ex-Wisconsin Badgers player, died at 24 from bone cancer after a two-year battle and treatments including leg amputation and lung tumor removals.

A jury is deliberating in the case against Detwan Allen, accused of aiding the murder of Alex Becker in St. Paul, after Shaun Travis's earlier acquittal.