Swanville, MN saw break-ins at a business and church, with property damage and items stolen. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking community help.

Saint Paul's new mayor Kaohly Her announced her senior leadership team, including four assistant mayors and various department heads focusing on safety, justice, and community development.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office warns of scams using official imagery to dupe victims into paying fake fines via unorthodox methods, asserting that government agencies don't request payments through apps or gift cards.

St. Louis Park offers new youth dance and gymnastics classes in partnership with Dance Unlimited, featuring events like K-Pop Neon Hunters Dance and a Valentine's Day Dance Party.

St. Louis Park's Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk provided a space for honoring mental health struggles, with luminaries lighting a trail and participants making s’mores around a bonfire.

A Minnesota family's severe ordeal with a drunk driver highlights the grim consequences of impaired driving, detailed in a Minnesota Department of Public Safety Facebook post.

The Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission outlined its agenda, including approval of minutes, and discussed proposed residential projects at 721 and a proposed 725 Wilson Avenue. Public feedback is invited with guidelines.

The Saint Paul HRA discussed key housing projects including Joseph’s Pointe bonds, a loan extension for 652 Sherburne, and the Inspiring Communities Project.

Wright County is experiencing an intense winter, with higher than average snowfall, prompting the Highway Department to work continuously on road maintenance.

Minneapolis expects variable weather, with chances of snow and freezing rain, mild winds, and fluctuating temperatures, as detailed by National Weather Service forecasts.

Bloomington hosts Utility Bill Skills resource fairs to help residents manage bills, offering advice on savings, with free snacks and expert assistance available.

Woodbury is preparing its 2050 Comprehensive Plan to strategically guide future development in areas such as housing and transportation, with community input and a task force in place.

Coon Rapids city offices will close on New Year's Day, including the Recycling Center, and will reopen on January 2. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.